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integument

 

[ ษชnหˆtษ›ษกjสŠmษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biological term

Integument refers to the protective outer layer of an organism, which can encompass skin, shells, or other boundary structures. In biology, it often signifies the outer covering of plants or animals, providing defense against the environment. In humans, the integument consists of the skin and its associated structures like hair and nails, playing a crucial role in protection, sensation, and regulation of body temperature.

Synonyms

covering, envelope, skin

Examples of usage

  • The integument serves as the first line of defense against pathogens.
  • In plants, the integument is crucial for seed protection.
  • The integumentary system regulates temperature through sweat.
  • Fish have an integument that helps to prevent water loss.

Translations

Translations of the word "integument" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น integumento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคตเคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Integument

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ integumen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝั‚ะตะณัƒะผะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ integument

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ขซ่ฆ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท integument

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ integumento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท integรผment

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผ๋ถ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฌู„ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ integument

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ integument

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฆ†็›–็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ integument

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรบรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะฝั‚ะตะณัƒะผะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒขแƒ”แƒ’แƒฃแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ integument

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ integumento

Etymology

The word 'integument' derives from the Latin 'integumentum', which means 'a covering'. This Latin term comes from the verb 'integere', meaning 'to cover' or 'to conceal'. The use of 'integument' in English dates back to the early 19th century, primarily used in biological contexts to describe protective layers surrounding organisms. Over the years, the term has been extended to various fields, including botany and zoology, to specify the protective structures that serve vital functions for survival. Its etymological roots reflect its broad application in discussing forms of protection across multiple biological disciplines.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,330, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.