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intramural
adjective in·tra·mu·ral \-ˈmyu̇r-əl\
: existing or occurring within a particular group or organization (such as a school)
Full Definition of INTRAMURAL
1
a : being or occurring within the limits usually of a community, organization, or institution <intramural squabbles> b : competed only within the student body <intramural sports>
2
: situated or occurring within the substance of the walls of an organ
— in·tra·mu·ral·ly \-ə-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of INTRAMURAL
1846
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intramural
adjective in·tra·mu·ral \ˌin-trə-ˈmyu̇r-əl\
Definition of INTRAMURAL for Kids
: being or occurring within the limits of a school <intramural sports>
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intramural
adjective in·tra·mu·ral \-ˈmyu̇r-əl\
Medical Definition of INTRAMURAL
: situated or occurring within the substance of the walls of an organ <intramural infarction> <failure of or delay in intramural myocardial conduction—American Journal of Cardiology>
—in·tra·mu·ral·ly \-ə-lē\ adverb
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