integumentary
/in,tegju'mentəri/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Of or relating to the integument: Pertaining to or associated with the outer protective covering of an organism, such as skin, a shell, a rind, or a husk.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The dermatologist specializes in integumentary diseases.
- The crab's hard, outer layer is part of its integumentary system.
- Burns can cause serious damage to the integumentary structures.
Advanced Usage
- "Integumentary system": In biology and medicine, this is the organ system that comprises the skin and its appendages (hair, scales, feathers, nails, sweat glands, etc.), serving to protect the body from various kinds of damage.
- The primary function of the integumentary system is to act as a barrier against the external environment.
Variants and Related Words
- Integument (n): The natural outer covering or layer of an organism, such as skin, a shell, or a husk.
- The seed's tough integument protects the embryo inside.
Synonyms
- Cutaneous: Relating to or affecting the skin.
- Dermal: Of or relating to the skin or dermis.
Adjective
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of or relating to the integument
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