Intra

Intra is a prefix used in many medical terms to denote "inside" or "within". It is derived from the Latin word 'intra', meaning 'inside'. This prefix is used in various medical terms across different disciplines.

Usage in Medical Terminology

In medical terminology, 'intra' is used to denote procedures, conditions, or instruments that involve the inside or interior of the body. For example:

• Intravenous - Pertaining to within a vein. Often used to describe the administration of medication or fluids directly into the bloodstream.
• Intramuscular - Pertaining to within a muscle. Often used to describe the administration of medication via an injection into a muscle.
• Intracranial - Pertaining to within the skull. Often used to describe conditions or procedures that involve the brain or other structures within the skull.
• Intraocular - Pertaining to within the eye. Often used to describe conditions or procedures that involve the interior of the eye.

Related Terms

• Inter- - A prefix meaning 'between' or 'among', often contrasted with 'intra-'.
• Extra- - A prefix meaning 'outside' or 'beyond', often contrasted with 'intra-'.

See Also

• Medical Terminology
• Medical Prefixes
• Medical Suffixes

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