IN VIVO

Pronunciation (US):

 Dictionary entry overview: What does in vivo mean? 

• IN VIVO (adjective)
  The adjective IN VIVO has 1 sense:

1. within a living organism

  Familiarity information: IN VIVO used as an adjective is very rare.

• IN VIVO (adverb)
  The adverb IN VIVO has 1 sense:

1. in the living organism

  Familiarity information: IN VIVO used as an adverb is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• IN VIVO (adjective)

Meaning:

Within a living organism

Context example:

in vivo techniques

Domain category:

biological science; biology (the science that studies living organisms)

Antonym:

in vitro (in an artificial environment outside the living organism)

• IN VIVO (adverb)

Meaning:

In the living organism

Context example:

studies conducted in vivo

Pertainym:

in vivo (within a living organism)