Origin of in situ
Classical LatinAn example of an in situ position is when a famous painting found on a church wall is left where it is hanging rather than being moved.
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adverb
adjective
Origin of in situ
Latin in sitū in in sitū ablative of situs place
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(not comparable)
- in its original position or place
From Latin in + sitū (ablative singular of situs).
- Alternative spelling of in situ.
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in situ - Computer Definition

In place. When something is "in situ," it is in its original location.
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Sentence Examples
- FISH (fluorescence in-situ hybridization) is a special technique that detects small deletions that cause PWS.
- Fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH) is a special technique that detects very small deletions.