in vitro

[in vee-troh] / ɪn ˈvi troʊ /

ADJECTIVE

artificial

Synonyms

WEAK

artificial insemination outside the womb test-tube

Example Sentences

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Their children were conceived through in vitro fertilization.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Right now, they are pursuing in vitro fertilization, which requires many doctor’s appointments.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

For example, in vitro fertilization can cost between $25,000 to $30,000 for one cycle without medication.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

"These clones were then evaluated in vitro and in a mouse model to observe their ability to migrate through a real biological filter and generate metastases," adds Arwen Conod.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

When that didn’t work, he recommended we move to in vitro fertilization.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama