In Vitro
In Vitro
In Vitro (pronounced: in VEE-troh) is a Latin term that translates to "in glass". It is often used in biology to refer to experiments or procedures that are conducted outside of a living organism, typically in a test tube, petri dish, or other laboratory equipment made of glass.
Etymology
The term "In Vitro" originates from Latin, where "in" translates to "in" and "vitro" translates to "glass". This term was first used in the late 19th century to describe experiments conducted in glass containers, such as test tubes and petri dishes.
Related Terms
- In Vivo: This term is used to describe experiments or procedures that are conducted within a living organism. It is the opposite of In Vitro.
- Ex Vivo: This term refers to experiments or procedures conducted on cells or biological samples that have been removed from the organism.
- In Silico: This term refers to experiments or procedures conducted via computer simulation or computational models.
- In Situ: This term refers to experiments or procedures conducted in the original location or natural environment.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on In Vitro
- Wikipedia's article - In Vitro
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