Literally in glass. Refers to experiments on cells and tissues which are performed in a test tube or petri dish.
a biomedical term that associates biological study of cells, tissues or organs outside of the body.
fertilization: The mixing of eggs with sperm in a laboratory dish in order to achieve conception.
In the laboratory (outside the body).
experiments carried out under lab conditions
Latin for "in glass": Processes taking place in test tubes or similar containers.
Occurring outside an organism, in culture, or in an extract.
Direct translation is "in glass". Describes biological reactions that take place in laboratory containers, such as test tubes. Although they attempt to achieve conditions in living organisms, such reactions only simulate real-life situations.
Term used by biochemists to describe a process taking place in an isolated cell-free extract. Also used by cell biologists to refer to cells growing in culture. (Latin for “in glass.”)
Occurring outside the living organism; typically an experiment performed in a test tube or other artificially designed environment. (Compare with in vivo).
Literally, "in glass," i.e., in a test tube or in the laboratory; the opposite of in vivo (in a living organism).
Experiment performed in a test tube/laboratory apparatus
"in glass"; a biological test or process that is carried out in a laboratory
fertilisation or fertilisation of an egg by sperm outside the body (literally, in glass).
(Latin, vitro = glass) In a test tube, used to describe any process that does not occur in its natural environment (in vivo). In development, often associated with In Vitro Fertilization (IVF).
performed in an artificial environment such as a test tube
occurring in laboratory apparatus (glassware): this means an experiment not in a living human or animal
fertilisation (IVF) Fertilisation of an egg (ovum) in a laboratory dish or test tube
Literally, "in glass"; used to refer to processes that are carried out outside the living body, usually in the laboratory, as distinguished from in vivo.
Literally, 'in glass' meaning in the laboratory.
in an artificial environment. General term for cells in culture as opposed to in a multicellular organism.
A biological process made or facilitated to occur in a laboratory vessel or other controlled experimental environment rather than within a living organism or natural setting.
"In glass" as in a test tube; an in vitro test is one done in the laboratory, usually involving isolated tissue, organ, or cell preparations. Contrast with"in vivo."
Literally, “in glass.” Experiment conducted in the lab with test tubes, microtiter plates and so forth.
refers to a cell culture in a laboratory setting.
tests: Techniques that use cells, tissues, or explants grown in a nutritive medium rather than living animals or human subjects.
Reactions that take place outside of the cell; in a test tube.
Outside the living organism. Literally, in glass. [S. L. Brown
a process or reaction occurring in an artificial environment such as a test tube, out side the body.
Outside of the living organism or natural system; usually referring to artificial experimental systems such as cultures, cell-free extracts, etc.
From the Latin meaning "in glass." The term is applied to biological processes studied experimentally in isolation from the organism.
in glass, on artificial media, or in an artificial environment.
Literally "in glass." A biological process taking place in artificial conditions (e.g. in a test tube); in contrast, "in vivo" pertains to processes in a living cell or organism. See "in vitro fertilization."
A term that refers to experiments conducted outside animal models, using primary cells and cell lines, tubes and Petrie dishes. In vitro experiments typically precede in vivo experiments and are often used to characterize genes, proteins, and the activity of small molecules in a more defined system to better anticipate variables in animal models. See also in vivo, in silico.
Research done "in glass", in test-tubes or other mechanical apparatus, often using human or animal tissue
L.: in glass] • In a test tube, rather than in a living organism. (Contrast with in vivo.)
Latin origin meaning "in a glass," i.e. in a test tube as opposed to within the body.
(ihn VEE-tro) Outside the body, such as in a culture bottle.
carried out in a test-tube or similar vessel, literally “in-glass
In an artificial environment. Literally meaning "in glass". Used to describe studies carried out on living cells or tissues grown in the laboratory.
A test done in a laboratory test tube usually involving isolated tissue or cell preparations.
within an artificial environment (literally “in glass”).
In the laboratory, in an artifical environment.
A laboratory environment outside living organisms (e.g., a test tube or culture plate) used to study diseases and biological processes.
Something tested in a laboratory
in sterile culture in glass containers, on, for example, agar medium
Literally meaning is “in glass”. The term indicates an experiment that is done on animal cells in the laboratory rather than on the whole, living organism.
Used to indicate experiments conducted in the laboratory.
In glass, referring to a study in the laboratory usually involving isolated organ, tissue, cell, or biochemical systems.
In glass, away from the living organism
(literally “in glassâ€) the growing of cells, tissues or organisms in plastic vessels under sterile conditions on an artificially prepared medium.
Referring to processes taking place in culture in an artificial apparatus.
Describes a biological process that takes place in a laboratory instead of in a living cell or organism.
Literally means "in glass". Biologic or biochemical process performed in the laboratory rather then in living organism. Back to glossary index
Français] The use of an artificial environment, such as a test tube.
tests undertaken in laboratory apparatus, for example test tubes, not in a living human or animal. Literally, "in the glass".
Storage of plant or animal germplasm in tissue-culture form in glass containers.
In glass; a laboratory experiment performed in a test tube or other vessel.
Denoting a reaction or process taking place in an isolated cell-free extract; sometimes used to distinguish cells growing in culture from those in an organism.
fertilization: A technique in which a woman's egg is fertilized with a man's sperm in a laboratory dish rather than inside the woman's body ( in vitro translated literally means "in glass").
Within a test tube (glass, etc.).
Outside the body, such as a test in a laboratory.
Outside of a living system. Literally means in glass, although in most laboratories today, in vitro reactions take place in plastic vessels. For example, in vitro fertilization is fertilization outside the body or test tube fertilization. Opposite of in vivo.
in an artificial environment e.g. within a Petri dish or test-tube
Latin for "in glass," it refers to experiments done in the lab in a test tube, petri dish, etc.
out of the patient's body in a test tube or culture dish
as observed in a test tube, in an artificial environment.
Describing biological phenomena that are made to occur outside the living body traditionally in a test tube. In vitro is Latin for in glass.
In an artificial environment, i.e., cell cultures, test tubes.
procedure performed outside the body in an artificial environment.
In the test tube, outside the body.
In an artificial environment outside the living organism: an egg fertilized in vitro; in vitro fertilization.
In glassâ€â€”describes biological processes that occur outside a living organism, in a laboratory. For example, scientists may study the rate at which enzymes catalyze reactions in vitro.
Literally, "in glass," pertaining to a biological process or reaction taking place in an artificial environment, usually a laboratory. Sometimes used to include the growth of cells from multicellular organisms under cell culture conditions.
Processes or reactions that occur outside of the body and in an artificial environment e.g. test-tube or laboratory environment, are referred to as in vitro (literally meaning: in glass).
Within an artificial environment, as within a test tube.
an artificial environment created outside a living organism (e.g., in a test tube or culture plate) used in experimental research to study a disease or biological process.
Carried out in a test tube or on cultures (for example, an experiment may be carried out in vitro)
(of biological processes) taking place in a test tube or other laboratory equipment
Literally, `in glass.' In research, this term refers to experiments conducted in test-tubes and plastic flasks etc., rather than `In Vivo' or in living animals.
Fertilization and Embryo Transfer (IVF & ET) This is the basic and most popular technique of assisted reproduction. It involves the recruitment of multiple follicle cysts using hormone stimulants, the retrieval of eggs through the vagina, fertilization of the eggs in the laboratory and a transfer of embryos grown in culture for 3-5 days. The procedures are all performed on an outpatient basis through the vagina. Embryo transfer is performed with a plastic catheter during a simple pelvic exam.
Laboratory research carried out in test-tubes, petrie dishes, etc.
Literally, "in glass." Performed in a test tube or other laboratory apparatus.
in an artificial environment, especially test tube experiments involving a reaction of human tissue. [Latin - in glass
Outside a living organism. (Literally, "in glass").
Refers to studies and/or phenomena that take place outside the body (e.g., in test tubes).
A method by which certain processes or complete scientific experiments are carried out in test tubes or Petri dishes.
(of processes or reactions) taking place in a test tube, culture dish or elsewhere outside a living organism.4
("in glass") Refers to the recreation of biological processes in an artificial environment such as a test tube.
Studies or phenomenon which take place outside the body.
Studies performed outside a living organism such as in a laboratory.
Within a glass or observable in a test tube; referring to a process that takes place under artificial conditions or outside of the living organism. (From Latin; literally, “in glass.â€)
biological processes that occur in isolation from the whole organism, such as in a test tube or in cell culture; in the laboratory.
In an artificial environment, outside the living body e.g. in a test tube
in glass, as in a test tube; a test done in the laboratory usually in isolated tissues, organs, or cells
In an artificial environment outside of a living organism.
This phrase means “in glassâ€. It refers to an artificial environment, such as a test tube or laboratory dish, where cells are stored and grown.
performed outside a living organism, in a laboratory or other controlled conditions
occurring "in glass", or under laboratory conditions
Medical term from the Latin meaning 'in glass'. Usually refers to artificial conception, popularly called "test tube babies".
A procedure in which a egg is removed from a ripe follicle and fertilized by a sperm cell outside the human body. Also called "test tube baby" and "test tube fertilization."
Copied or stimulated biological process which takes place outside the biological organism in a laboratory reaction tube. An example is in vitro fertilisation where the process of insemination of the egg cell takes place in the test tube.
Literally, "in glass"; in a laboratory dish or test tube; an artificial environment.
in an artificial environment outside of the living organism.
outside of a living environment refers to a process or study-taking place in test tubes, etc.
Refers to laboratory studies performed outside living organisms.
(Literally "in glass".) Cultivated in an artificial, non-living environment. ()
In a test tube, or other laboratory apparatus. Used to describe biological processes happening outside a living organism. Back to the top of this page J - M
Not in the living organism, in the laboratory
experimental procedures carried out in test-tubes, beakers, etc.
Carried out in an artificial system outside the body (literally – "in glass").
Occurring outside the living organism (literally, in glass). Typically an experiment performed in a test tube or other artificially designed environment
A laboratory term used to describe an artificial environment, meaning it occurs in a test tube.
Outside a living organism. Pertaining to a biochemical process or reaction that takes place in a test tube or other non-living laboratory setting, rather than in a living organism.
Carried out in the laboratory, e.g. in a test tube or culture plate
Latin for "in glass." Refers to studies done in a test tube or culture medium in the laboratory.
Outside the living body and in an artificial environment.
A research or testing methodology that employs an artificial or test tube system, or is otherwise outside of a living organism.
Experimental procedure conducted artificially (in a test tube).
Pertaining to biological reactions or processes taking place outside the living body; sometimes used to include the growth of cells from multicellular organisms under cell culture conditions. Translated from "in glass."
describes a state or condition that occurs and /or exists outside the body. This term often refers to testing conditions that occur in a laboratory environment.
In glass. This term refers to an experiment performed in an artificial environment like a test tube or culture media.
In the glass. Describes an experiment or procedure done outside of the animal's body, often in a test tube or petri dish.
Within an artificial environment that is outside a living organism.
literally means "in glass," but mostly used to indicate the artificial environment that culture cells are grown in.
in the test tube or tissue culture dish
outside the living body, in an artificial setting; referring to testing method
In the laboratory; literally, "in glass".
A Latin term meaning "in glass." Initial studies for drug effectiveness are first conducted in vitro or in a "test tube" environment.
Outside a living organism. For example, tests done in vitro often means they are done in the test tube.
artificial conception, followed by embryo transfer to a live animal
Latin, meaning "in a glass". Used to describe medical experiments carried out on cell cultures or isolated organs or body fluids, outside a living animal, as opposed to in vivo.
in glass, study conducted under laboratory conditions.
In an artificial environment, for example in a test tube.
This is Latin for “in glass.” It describes experimental observations done in test tubes or similar laboratory vessels.
a process or reaction carried out in a petri dish or test tube.
In vitro is a Latin term describing biological phenomena that are made to occur outside the living body (traditionally in a test tube).
Biological studies or events that occur outside of the body (in laboratory test-tubes or Petrie dishes for example).
in, within + vitreous, glassware], of a biologic reaction occurring in laboratory apparatus
From Latin, to designate the mode of cultivation where organisms are grown under aseptic conditions, in comparison to in vivo where growth occurs under natural conditions
outside the living body; in a laboratory or test tube.
Latin. Out of the body. Another description of laboratory testing.
literally "in glass" referring to a test or research done in the test tube, outside a living organism.
In an artificial environment, referring to a process or reaction occurring therein, as in a test tube or culture media.
Refers to a particular type of research environment where animal or plant cells in small containers are exposed to a specific condition. (This can also be referred to as a cell culture.) For example, breast cancer cells may be grown in small containers where they are exposed to a specific anti-cancer drug, allowing the scientists to see how the cells respond to the drug. (See also in vivo.)
A biological experimental system performed outside of a living organism.
In the test tube or in the laboratory. When used in a molecular context, in vitro refers to cells growing in culture as opposed to in an organism. When cells grow within an organism it is referred to as in vivo. An in vitro assay is one that is performed in a test tube in a lab as opposed to inside an organism.
A biological or biochemical process carried out in a test tube or similar vessel
"in glass", laboratory experiments outside the organism.
Outside a living organism, usually in a test tube.
Experiments that are performed outside an organism's body, in a test tube or a Petri dish.
Observable in a test tube, in an artificial environment.
Testing or action outside an organism (e.g. inside a test tube or culture dish.)
In an artificial environment, such as the test tube.
In the test tube - literally, "in glass".
A man's sperm and a woman's egg are combined in a laboratory dish. The fertilized egg that has begun cell division - an embryo - is transferred to the woman's uterus.
means studies or phenomena which take place outside the body, usually in petri dishes.
Literally means "in glass", isolated from the living organism and artifically maintained, as in a test tube or culture dish.
In cultured cells or organisms.
Studies using isolated cells or similar preparations that can provide important insights into fundamental mechanisms. However, such studies cannot generally provide convincing evidence of adverse health consequences due to their isolated and artificial nature.
occurring outside a living organism
Pertaining to a biochemical process or reaction taking place in a test-tube (or more broadly, in a lab) as opposed to taking place in a living cell or organism. Compare in vivo.
Latin phrase for "in glass"; in a test tube or other artificial environment, as opposed to inside a living organism.
Functioning outside of, or detached from the body.
Refers to lab experiments conducted in cell cultures grown in an artificial environment.
Literally "in glass", an experiment performed without the involvement of a whole, living organism - for instance, testing a drug using a blood sample, instead of an entire animal.
Produced in an artificial environment, such as a test tube.
In vitro (Latin: (with)in the glass) refers to the technique of performing a given experiment in a test tube, or, generally, in a controlled environment outside a living organism. In vitro fertilization is a well-known example of this. Many experiments in cellular biology are conducted outside organisms or cells; thus, the conditions and, therefore, results may not correspond to those inside.