integumentary

Meanings

• noun

  The integumentary system is the body system that protects and covers the body of an organism.

  - "The integumentary system includes the skin, hair, and nails."
  - "Damage to the integumentary system can lead to infections."

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Variants

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integumentary

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'integumentum' meaning covering or protection.

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Trivia

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1. The integumentary system is the largest organ system in the human body.

2. The average adult has about 10 square feet of skin.

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1. Skin: The largest organ of the integumentary system, responsible for protecting the body from external damage and maintaining body temperature.

2. Hair: A component of the integumentary system that helps protect the skin from sunlight and environmental damage.

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In literature, the term 'integumentary' is used in medical and biological contexts to refer to the protective covering of an organism.

How to Memorize "integumentary"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a protective covering surrounding the entire body of an organism.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'integumentary' with the word 'protection'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Integumentary Is A Protective Covering' to remember the definition.

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