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Definition of: intrinsic
(in·trin′sik) adjective
1. Pertaining to the nature of a thing or person; inherent; real; true: opposed to extrinsic.
2. Contained or being within.
3. Anat. Contained within a certain portion of the body as nerves or muscles. Also in·trin′si·cal. See synonyms under INHERENT. [<OF intrinseque <Med. L <L intrinsecus internally]
—in·trin′si·cal·ly adverb
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