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  • intra-
    intra-
    a prefix meaning “within,” used in the formation of compound words.
  • intra–
    intra–
    A prefix meaning “inside” or “within,” as in intravenous, within a vein.
Synonyms

intra-

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

    intramural.


intra- British  

prefix

  1. within; inside

    intravenous

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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


Etymology

Origin of intra-

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

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"Surprisingly, despite having weaker social ties, stranger pairs demonstrated more robust intra- and inter-brain EEG networks than acquainted pairs," comments Dr. Kurihara.

From Science Daily Apr. 23, 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

No evidence of either intra- or extra-dural hæmorrhage was detectible.

From Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre by George Henry Makins

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