intra-articular

adjective

in·​tra-ar·​tic·​u·​lar ˈin-trə-är-ˈti-kyə-lər How to pronounce intra-articular (audio)
ˈin-(ˌ)trä-
: situated within, occurring within, or administered by entry into a joint
intra-articular injection

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1888, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of intra-articular was circa 1888

Dictionary Entries Near intra-articular

Cite this Entry

“Intra-articular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intra-articular. Accessed 8 Jun. 2023.

Medical Definition

intra-articular

adjective
in·​tra-ar·​tic·​u·​lar -är-ˈtik-yə-lər How to pronounce intra-articular (audio)
: situated within, occurring within, or administered by entering a joint
intra-articularly adverb
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