in vitro

adverb or adjective

in vi·​tro in-ˈvē-(ˌ)trō How to pronounce in vitro (audio) -ˈvi- How to pronounce in vitro (audio)
-ˈwē-
: outside the living body and in an artificial environment

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After dealing with fertility issues, Kelly underwent in vitro fertilization (IVF) with Matthew's support. Nasha Smith, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024 Voters will also weigh in on three advisory questions, which are non-binding, including one that asks voters whether health insurance plans that provide coverage for pregnancy benefits should also cover reproductive treatments such as in vitro fertilization. Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2024 Musk and Wilson had five more children using in vitro fertilization (IVF): Vivian Jenna (who changed her name and gender in 2022), Griffin, Kai, Saxon and Damian. Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Oct. 2024 Infertility can be incredibly expensive with a single in vitro fertilization, or IVF, cycle running upwards of $20,000. Alex Knapp, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in vitro 

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, literally, in glass

First Known Use

circa 1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in vitro was circa 1894

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“In vitro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20vitro. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

in vitro

adverb or adjective
in vi·​tro in-ˈvē-(ˌ)trō How to pronounce in vitro (audio)
: outside the living body and in an artificial environment
an egg fertilized in vitro
Etymology

Latin, literally, "in glass"

Medical Definition

in vitro

adverb or adjective
: outside the living body and in an artificial environment
growth of cells in vitro
in vitro studies

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