in situ
in si·tu
adv or adj\(ˌ)in-ˈsī-(ˌ)tü, -ˈsi-, -(ˌ)tyü also -ˈsē-, -(ˌ)chü\
Definition of IN SITU
: in the natural or original position or place <an in situ cancer confined to the breast duct>
See Origin of IN SITU
Latin, in position
First Known Use: 1740
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