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social science subjects > health and social care > health sciences > in vivo
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in vivo  

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  • The literal translation of in vivo from Latin is “in the living being.” This phrase refers to those things occurring inside of a living entity. In vivo research refers to research performed within the tissue of a living being as opposed to research performed on dead materials or on specific metabolic components. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; In Vivo]

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