intravitam

adjective

in·​tra·​vi·​tam ˌin-trə-ˈvī-ˌtam How to pronounce intravitam (audio) -ˈwē-ˌtäm How to pronounce intravitam (audio)
-(ˌ)trä-

Word History

Etymology

New Latin intra vitam during life

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of intravitam was in 1881

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Cite this Entry

“Intravitam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intravitam. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

intravitam

1 of 2 adjective
in·​tra·​vi·​tam -ˈvī-ˌtam How to pronounce intravitam (audio) -ˈwē-ˌtäm How to pronounce intravitam (audio)

intra vitam

2 of 2 adverb
: during life : while the subject is still alive
the condition was diagnosed intra vitam
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