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integument
noun
in·teg·u·ment
in-ˈte-gyə-mənt
: something that covers or encloses
especially
: an enveloping layer (such as a skin, membrane, or cuticle) of an organism or one of its parts
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Nevertheless, this study’s findings are among the first evidence that environmental sources of sulfur — such as the soil — can profoundly influence the color of integument like fur or feathers.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
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“Integument.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/integument. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
integument
noun
in·teg·u·ment
in-ˈteg-yə-mənt
: something that covers or encloses
especially
: an outer enclosing layer (as a skin, membrane, or cuticle) of a living thing or one of its parts
Medical Definition
integument
noun
in·teg·u·ment
in-ˈteg-yə-mənt
: an enveloping layer (as a skin, membrane, or husk) of an organism or one of its parts
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