integument
[ in-teg-yuh-muhnt ]
/ ɪnˈtɛg yə mənt /
noun
a natural covering, as a skin, shell, or rind.
any covering, coating, enclosure, etc.
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Origin of integument
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British Dictionary definitions for integument
integument
/ (ɪnˈtɛɡjʊmənt) /
noun
the protective layer around an ovule that becomes the seed coat
the outer protective layer or covering of an animal, such as skin or a cuticle
Derived forms of integument
integumental or integumentary, adjectiveWord Origin for integument
C17: from Latin integumentum, from tegere to cover
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Medical definitions for integument
integument
[ ĭn-tĕg′yu-mənt ]
n.
The enveloping membrane of the body, including the dermis, epidermis, hair, nails, and sebaceous, sweat, and mammary glands.
The membrane, capsule, skin, or other covering of a body or a part.
Other words from integument
in•teg′u•men′ta•ry (-mĕn′tə-rē, -mĕn′trē) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for integument
integument
[ ĭn-tĕg′yu-mənt ]
A natural outer covering of an animal or plant or of one of its parts, such as skin, a shell, or the part of a plant ovule that develops into a seed coat.
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