ex situ

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin ex + sitū, ablative singular of situs.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌɪnˈsaɪtu/, /ˌɪn ˈsɪt(j)u/

Adjective

ex situ (not comparable)

  1. (rare) Outside its original position or place.
    Antonym: in situ
    The tissue sample was analyzed ex situ to prevent contamination from surrounding cells.

Usage notes

Commonly used in scientific and technical fields to describe processes, experiments, preservation, or analysis carried out away from the original site or living system.

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