in situ
situated in the original, natural, or existing place or position: The archaeologists were able to date the vase because it was found in situ.
Medicine/Medical.
in place or position; undisturbed.
(especially of a malignant tumor) in a localized state or condition: carcinoma in situ.
Origin of in situ
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British Dictionary definitions for in situ
/ Latin (ɪn ˈsɪtjuː) /
in the natural, original, or appropriate position
pathol (esp of a cancerous growth or tumour) not seen to be spreading from a localized position
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Cultural definitions for in situ
[ (in seye-tooh, in sit-ooh) ]
In the original place or arrangement: “The body was left in situ until the police arrived.” From Latin, meaning “in position.”
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