intramembranous
adjective
in·tra·mem·bra·nous
-ˈmem-brə-nəs 
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 4 Nov. 2025.
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