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in·teg·u·men·ta·ry (in-teg-u-menґtə-re) 1. pertaining to or composed of an integument such as skin. 2. serving as a covering, like the skin.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
integumentary
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Integumentary — In*teg u*men ta*ry, n. Belonging to, or composed of, integuments. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
integumentary — 1826, from INTEGUMENT (Cf. integument) + ARY (Cf. ary) … Etymology dictionary
Integumentary system — The Integumentary System is an organ system that protects the body from damage, comprising the skin, hair, scales, nails, sweat glands and their products (sweat and mucus). The integumentary system has a variety of functions; in animals, it may… … Wikipedia
integumentary system — noun The skin, feathers and other outer coverings of an animal. See Also: integumentary pattern … Wiktionary
integumentary — adjective see integument … New Collegiate Dictionary
integumentary — /in teg yeuh men teuh ree/, adj. of, pertaining to, or like an integument. [1835 45; INTEGUMENT + ARY] * * * … Universalium
integumentary — adjective of, related to, or composed of integuments … Wiktionary
integumentary — adj. of or pertaining to a natural protective covering, of an outer coating (Anatomy, Zoology, Botany) … English contemporary dictionary
integumentary — in·teg·u·men·ta·ry … English syllables
integumentary — /ɪnˌtɛgjuˈmɛntəri/ (say in.tegyooh mentuhree) adjective of, relating to, or like an integument …
