insitu
adverbUK /ˌɪn ˈsɪtjuː/
US /ˌɪn ˈsaɪtuː/
In the place where something is, without moving it.
The scientists studied the plants in situ so they would not disturb them.
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2. Happening in the original spot where something formed or lives.
The fossils were left in situ for visitors to see.
3. Done in the body or in a living thing, not in a lab dish.
The doctors used an in situ scan to look at the tissue.
4. A way of working right where the problem is, instead of moving things elsewhere.
The team repaired the bridge in situ to save time.