in vitro

Definition

In an artificial environment outside the living organism.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin in vitro, from vitrum (“glass”).

Example Sentences

• "In recent years, scientists have moved beyond in vitro fertilization. They are starting to assemble stem cells that can organize themselves into embryolike structures."
• "So you know, we have a good case with an increasing body of evidence, supported by a trifecta of research from human epidemiology, animal and in vitro studies, which suggests that prenatal acetaminophen or paracetamol might alter fetal development, increasing the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders."