short-range intramolecular interactions

in polymers
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.S05649
A steric or other interaction involving atoms or groups or both situated nearby in @ST06775@ along the chain. The interacting atoms or groups are typically separated by fewer than ten consecutive bonds in a chain. If no confusion can occur, the word '@I03130@' may be omitted.
Source:
Purple Book, 1st ed., p. 48 [Terms] [Book]