First Known Use: circa 1890
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intravital
adjective in·tra·vi·tal \-ˈvī-təl\
Definition of INTRAVITAL
1
: performed upon or found in a living subject
2
: having or utilizing the property of staining cells within a living body — compare supravital
— in·tra·vi·tal·ly \-təl-ē\ adverb
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intravital
adjective in·tra·vi·tal \-ˈvīt-əl\
Medical Definition of INTRAVITAL
1
: performed upon or found in a living subject
2
: having or utilizing the property of staining cells without killing them—compare supravital
—in·tra·vi·tal·ly \-əl-ē\ adverb
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