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extramural
adjective ex·tra·mu·ral \-ˈmyu̇r-əl\
Definition of EXTRAMURAL
1
: existing or functioning outside or beyond the walls, boundaries, or precincts of an organized unit (as a school or hospital)
2
chiefly British : of, relating to, or taking part in extension courses or facilities
— ex·tra·mu·ral·ly \-ə-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of EXTRAMURAL
1854
Rhymes with EXTRAMURAL
Medical Dictionary
extramural
adjective ex·tra·mu·ral \-ˈmyu̇r-əl\
Medical Definition of EXTRAMURAL
: existing or functioning outside or beyond the walls, boundaries, or precincts of an organized unit <extramural medical care provided by hospital personnel>
—ex·tra·mu·ral·ly \-ə-lē\ adverb
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