intra-

prefix in·tra- \ˈin-trə, -(ˌ)trä\

: within something

: in or into something

Full Definition of INTRA-

a : within <intragalactic>

b : during <intraday>

c : between layers of <intradermal>

: intro- <an intramuscular injection>

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Late Latin, from Latin intra, from Old Latin *interus, adjective, inward — more at interior

Medical Dictionary

prefix in·tra- \ˌin-trə, -(ˌ)trä\

a : within <intracerebellar> b : during <intranatal> c : between layers of <intradermal>

: intro- <an intramuscular injection>

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