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Medical Prefixes
Inter-
Commonly used in anatomy to describe structures separating other parts.
Literal Meaning
Between
Actual Meaning
This means BETWEEN. Like "intercostal" means between the ribs.
Examples in Context

Intercellular refers to the space between cells.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Think of 'inter' as implying 'inbetween' for anatomical relationships.
  • 2Used in terms like 'intercostal' referring to between ribs.
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