Ex vivo and In vitro

Ex vivo

Ex vivo adjective - In an artificial environment outside the living organism.
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In vitro is a synonym for ex vivo. In some cases you can use "In vitro" instead the phrase "Ex vivo" as an adjective or an adverb.

In vitro

In vitro adjective - In an artificial environment outside the living organism.
Usage example: in vitro fertilization
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Synonyms for In vitro

Ex vivo is a synonym for in vitro. You can use "Ex vivo" instead the phrase "In vitro" as an adjective or an adverb.

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