inter-
between
From Latin inter, between, among
Meaning
What does inter- mean?
inter- is a prefix meaning between. It comes from Latin inter, between, among.
Inter- is between two or more things (intercostal: between ribs); intra- is inside one thing (intramuscular: in a muscle).
In real words
Medical words with inter-
situated between the ribs, as the intercostal muscles and spaces
situated between vertebrae, as an intervertebral disc
situated or used between the teeth, as the interdental spaces cleaned by floss
Don't mix it up
Parts easily confused with inter-
In the dictionary
More terms built with it
Terms in our life science dictionary that list inter- among their word parts.
Sources
Checked against
Written for biofideX in plain words, after checking these references:
- 1.3 Common Prefixes – Medical Terminology 2e
- Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean
- INTER- Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
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Position
inter- is one of 14 parts in this lesson. Learn them together, then take real words apart.
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