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Term: In Vivo

Description:

In Vivo is a Latin term used in scientific and medical contexts to refer to experiments or processes that occur within a living organism.

Parts of Speech:

• Adjective: When used as an adjective, "in vivo" describes something that takes place or occurs within a living organism.
• Adverb: When used as an adverb, "in vivo" modifies a verb or adjective to indicate that the process or experiment is happening inside a living organism.

Usage Examples:

Adjective Usage:

1. The scientist conducted an in vivo study to observe the effect of the medicine on the rats.
2. In vivo fertilization is the preferred method to achieve successful pregnancy in many species.
3. They are analyzing the in vivo production of proteins in bacteria.

Adverb Usage:

1. The drug was administered in vivo to determine its efficacy in treating the disease.
2. Scientists are studying the tumor growth in vivo to better understand its characteristics.
3. The vaccine showed promising results in vivo, protecting the animals from the virus.

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