Integument
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Integument
Integument (pronounced: in-teg-yuh-muhnt) is a term used in anatomy and biology to refer to a natural outer covering or coat, such as the skin of an animal or the membrane enclosing an organ.
Etymology
The term "integument" is derived from the Latin word integumentum, which means a covering or an enclosure.
Related Terms
- Epidermis: The outermost layer of the skin or integument in vertebrates.
- Dermis: The layer of skin beneath the epidermis that consists of connective tissue and cushions the body from stress and strain.
- Hypodermis: The innermost and thickest layer of the skin that primarily consists of adipose tissue.
- Cuticle: A term used in various senses in biology, all relating to the outer layer of a plant or animal.
- Exoskeleton: A rigid external covering for the body in some invertebrate animals, especially arthropods, providing both support and protection.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Integument
- Wikipedia's article - Integument
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