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in vitro  

Definition

  • The strict translation of in vitro from Latin is “in glass.” Historically, in vitro studies were carried out in glass containers (test tubes, beakers). Now, in vitro research refers to research performed in an artificial environment and refers to experiments in culture media, petri dishes, or other controlled environments outside of living organisms. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; In Vitro]

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