in situ

/ɪn ˈsaɪtu/
adverb
  1. In the original or natural place or position.
    • The artist created the mural in-situ on the building wall.
    • The archaeologists studied the ancient pottery in-situ before removing it.
    • Doctors prefer to treat the tumor in-situ rather than removing it immediately.
Synonyms
adjective
  1. Located or occurring in the original or natural place.
    • We conducted an in-situ analysis of the soil samples at the field site.
    • The in-situ conservation of wildlife is often more effective than captive breeding.
    • The in-situ repair saved us from having to dismantle the entire machine.
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