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noun
1.
situated in the original, natural, or existing place or position: The archaeologists were able to date the vase because it was found in situ.
2.
Medicine/Medical.
a.
in place or position; undisturbed.
b.
in a localized state or condition: carcinoma in situ.
Origin:
1730–40; < Latin in sitū literally, in place
1730–40; < Latin in sitū literally, in place
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Medical Dictionary
in situ in si·tu (ĭn sī't&oomacr;)
adj.
In the original position.
Confined to the site of origin.
in situ adv.
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Cultural Dictionary
in situ [(in seye-tooh, in sit-ooh)]In the original place or arrangement: “The body was left in situ until the police arrived.” From Latin, meaning “in position.”
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