inter-

Medical Prefix
inter-

inter- means between (from the Latin).

What does inter- mean?

The prefix inter- means "between". It is used to build many medical terms, and comes from the Latin.

Example words using inter-

WordMeaning
intercostalbetween the ribs
intervertebralbetween vertebrae

Related word parts

intra- · trans-

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