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

"By demonstrating that strangers exhibit heightened intra- and inter-brain synchronization, our research highlights the potential of weak ties in fostering new connections and understanding the neural underpinnings of social interactions," says Dr. Kurihara.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2024

It turns out that nonbelievers are the ones doing most of the magical thinking when it comes to extra-, intra-, and ultraterrestrial beings.

From Slate • Oct. 18, 2021

“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

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

The ankylosis may be fibrous or osseous, and may be intra- or extra-articular.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

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