12 Examples of Words with the Prefix intra-

Prefix intra-

The prefix intra-, of Latin origin, means be inside something else or inside of. For example: intramobile, intrauterine.

Examples of words with the prefix intra-

1. Intra-abdominal. Type of infection that occurs within the abdominal area.
2. Intracellular. Which is located inside the cell.
3. Intracorneal rings. Rings that are implanted inside the cornea.
4. Intracranial. Which is inside the skull.
5. IntradermalWhat is inside the dermis.
6. Intramural. That occurs between the walls of a city, that is, within the same city or town.
7. Intramuscular. Which is put on or found between the muscles.
8. Intraocular. That is inside the eye.
9. Intraurban. What happens within the same city.
10. Intrauterine. Which is inside the uterus.
11. Intravenous. What is found or is placed inside the vein.
12. Intrafamily. What happens within the family.

(!) Exceptions

Not all words that start with syllables intra- correspond to this prefix. There are some exceptions:

• Intractable. That cannot be treated.
• Untragable. That cannot be swallowed.