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intrinsic

in.trin.sic \in-'trin-zik, -'trin(t)-sik\ \-zi-k*l, -si-\ \-k(*-)le-\ 
   \k*l-n*s\ aj [MF intrinse'que internal, fr. LL intrinsecus, fr. L, adv., 
   inward]ly; akin to L intra within - more at INTRA- 1: belonging to the 
   essential nature or constitution of a thing  2: originating or situated 
   within the body or part acted on  - in.trin.si.cal aj