intrinsic (redirected from intrinsically)

intrinsic /in·trin·sic/ (in-trin´sik) situated entirely within or pertaining exclusively to a part.

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in·trin·sic (n-trnzk)

adj.

1. Of or relating to the essential nature of a thing.

2. Situated within or belonging solely to the organ or body part on which it acts. Used of certain nerves and muscles.

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intrinsic (intrin´zik),

adj naturally occurring within; inherent; essential.

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intrinsic

situated entirely within, or pertaining exclusively to, a part.

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intrinsic factor

see intrinsic factor.

intrinsic host determinants

characteristics peculiar to the host that affect the spread and occurrence of a disease.

intrinsic nerve

some evidence exists for the presence of autonomous nerves, without connection to the CNS, in the adventitia of small arteries and arterioles.

intrinsic pathway, intrinsic system

see coagulation pathways.

intrinsic protein

see membrane proteins.