integuments

Meanings

• noun

  The outer covering or protective layer of an organ or organism.

  - "The skin is the largest integument in the human body."
  - "The bark of a tree is an important integument that protects the plant."

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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, protecting'.

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Trivia

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1. The human body has about 1.5 to 2 square meters of skin, which is the largest integument.

2. The smallest integument in the human body is the cornea, which measures only about 0.5mm thick.

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Related Concepts

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1. dermis: The inner layer of the skin, beneath the integument or epidermis.

2. epidermis: The outermost layer of the skin, above the integument or dermis.

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Culture

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In literature, integuments have been used metaphorically to describe various protective layers, such as the 'integument of lies' in Shakespeare's 'Othello'. In art, artists have depicted the human body with intricate details of its integuments.

How to Memorize "integuments"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a protective layer covering an organ or organism, such as the bark of a tree or the skin of an apple.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'protective covering' when you see or hear the word 'integuments'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'In Tea Grows My Understanding Of Protective Layers' (ITGMUOPL) to remember the meaning of integuments.

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