intravital

adjective

in·​tra·​vi·​tal ˌin-trə-ˈvī-tᵊl How to pronounce intravital (audio)
-(ˌ)trä-
1
: performed upon or found in a living subject
2
: having or utilizing the property of staining cells within a living body compare supravital
intravitally adverb

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

circa 1890, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of intravital was circa 1890

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Cite this Entry

“Intravital.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intravital. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

intravital

adjective
in·​tra·​vi·​tal -ˈvīt-ᵊl How to pronounce intravital (audio)
1
: performed upon or found in a living subject
intravital microscopy
2
: having or utilizing the property of staining cells without killing them
intravital dyes
compare supravital
intravitally adverb
intravitally stained
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