1. Of or relating to the essential nature of a thing; inherent. 2.Anatomy Situated within or belonging solely to the organ or body part on which it acts. Used of certain nerves and muscles.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English intrinsique, inner, from Old French intrinseque, from Late Latin intrnsecus, inward, from Latin, inwardly. See en in Appendix I.
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nsecus, inward, from Latin, inwardly. See en in Appendix I.
