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In vitro

Referring to any biological process studied outside of the organism (literally, "in glass").

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in vitro
Biology; Neuroscience

Referring to any biological process studied outside of the organism (literally, “in glass”).

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Energy; Nuclear energy

From the Latin for "in glass," isolated from the living organism and artificially maintained, as in a test tube.

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Natural environment; Coral reefs

A laboratory experiment or study performed outside the body of a living organism in a test tube, petri dish, or other vessel .

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Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Living in test tubes, outside the organism or in an artificial environment, typically in glass vessels in which cultured cells, tissues, organs or whole plants may reside.

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Plants; Plant pathology

In glass, on artificial media, or in an artificial environment; outside the host.

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Health care; Cancer treatment

In the laboratory (outside the body). The opposite of in vivo (in the body).

medial longitudinal fasciculus
Biology; Neuroscience

Axon tract that carries excitatory projections from the abducens nucleus to the contralateral oculomotor nucleus; important in coordinating conjugate eye movements.

commissures
Biology; Neuroscience

Axon tracts that cross the midline of the brain. See also anterior commissure.

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climbing fibers
Biology; Neuroscience

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saccades
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Biology; Neuroscience

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