in vivo

in vivo

 [in ve´vo] (L.)

within the living body.

in vi·vo

(in vē'vō), The term is properly hyphenated when used attributively (in-vivo inhibition of aldolase) but not when it stands as an adjectival or adverbial phrase (inhibition of aldolase in vivo).

In the living body, referring to a process or reaction occurring therein. Compare: in vitro.

[L. in the living being]

in vivo

(vē′vō)

adv. & adj.

Within a living organism: metabolic studies conducted in vivo; in vivo techniques.

in vivo

adjective Referring to or occurring within a living organism or system.

in vivo

Latin In a living organism or system. Cf In vitro.

in vi·vo

(in vī'vō)

In the living body, referring to a process or reaction occurring therein.
Compare: in vitro

[L. in the living being]

in vivo

Occurring naturally within the body. Compare IN VITRO.

in vivo

(of biological processes or experiments) occurring in the living organism. Compare IN VITRO.

In vivo

Occurring in a living organism.

Mentioned in: Herbalism, Western

in vivo

Term referring to a measurement or a process taking place in the living body. Example: the effect of a contact lens on the cornea.

in vi·vo

(in vē'vō)

In the living body, referring to a process or reaction occurring therein.
Compare: in vitro

[L. in the living being]