integumental
World English Dictionary
integument (ɪnˈtɛɡjʊmənt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the protective layer around an ovule that becomes the seed coat |
| 2. | the outer protective layer or covering of an animal, such as skin or a cuticle |
| [C17: from Latin integumentum, from tegere to cover] | |
| integu'mental | |
| —adj | |
| integu'mentary | |
| —adj | |
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| integumental | |
adjective | |
| of or relating to the integument [syn: integumentary] |
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Integumental
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