integument

Meanings

• noun

  The outer covering of an organism, typically consisting of layers of epithelial and derived mesodermal tissue.

  - "The integument of an amphibian helps it to breathe through its skin."
  - "The sunburn affected the sensitive layers of the hiker's integument."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪnˈtɛɡ.jʊ.mənt/
   
   
   
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Variants

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integument , integumental , integuments

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'integumentum' meaning 'covering' or 'outer garment'.

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Trivia

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1. The integument of some animals, such as snakes and lizards, is covered in scales.

2. The integument of some insects, such as beetles, is hardened into an exoskeleton.

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Related Concepts

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1. Skin: The largest organ of the human body and the primary component of the integument.

2. Epidermis: The outer layer of the skin that forms the primary barrier against the environment.

3. Dermis: The inner layer of the skin that provides support, nourishment, and protection to the body.

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Culture

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In literature, the integument is often used metaphorically to refer to a protective outer layer, such as in Shakespeare's 'All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages. At every stage he puts on a new role, a new integument, so to speak.

How to Memorize "integument"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a protective covering, such as a layer of skin or a sheath, to remember the meaning of integument.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word integument with the word 'covering' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Integument is a covering, just like a mitten' to help remember the meaning.

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