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  intra-

  a prefix meaning “within,” used in the formation of compound words.
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  intra–

  A prefix meaning “inside” or “within,” as in intravenous, within a vein.

intra-

American  

1. a prefix meaning “within,” used in the formation of compound words.

   intramural.

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intra- British  

prefix

1. within; inside

   intravenous

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intra– Scientific  

1. A prefix meaning “inside” or “within,” as in intravenous, within a vein.

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Etymology

Origin of intra-

< Late Latin intrā-, representing Latin intrā (adv. and preposition); akin to interior, inter-

Example Sentences

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intra-

After carefully constructing a dung ball at the dropping site, these beetles immediately roll it away along a linear path avoiding intra- and interspecific competition for food and nesting sites.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 1, 2024

“Limitations in effective infection control and prevention and staff members working in multiple facilities contributed to intra- and interfacility spread,” the agency said at the time.

From New York Times ● Sep. 10, 2020

Along the way, intra- and interdenominational battle lines are meticulously redrawn—Mennonites and Wesleyans vs. the Reformed tradition, Presbyterians vs.

From Slate ● Jan. 6, 2014

Ultimately, the outward pull is slightly greater than the inward pull, creating the –4 mm Hg intrapleural pressure relative to the intra- alveolar pressure.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

It is by no means certain that a hard and fast line can be drawn between intra- and intercellular lumina.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 "Cerargyrite" to "Charing Cross" by Various

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