intramembranous

adjective

in·​tra·​mem·​bra·​nous -ˈmem-brə-nəs How to pronounce intramembranous (audio)
1
: relating to, formed by, or being ossification of a membrane
intramembranous bone development
compare endochondral, perichondral
2
: situated within a membrane
intramembranous proteins

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“Intramembranous.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/intramembranous. Accessed 7 May. 2024.

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