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An in vitro study (from the Latin for “in glass”) is a scientific experiment or controlled research procedure conducted outside a living organism, using isolated biological components—such as cells, tissues, or molecules—in artificial laboratory environments like test tubes, petri dishes, or microplates.
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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2026). In Vitro Study. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
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