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intra vitam

American

[in-truh vahy-tam] / ˈɪn trə ˈvaɪ tæm /

adverb

during life.

the staining of tissues intra vitam.

adjective

occurring during life; intravital.

an intravitam diagnosis of rabies.

Etymology

Origin of intra vitam

First recorded in 1880–85, intra vitam is from Latin intrā vītam

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