| tegument | 1. A cover or covering; an integument. 2. Especially, the covering of a living body, or of some part or organ of such a body; skin; hide. Origin: L. Tegumentum, from tegere to cover. See Thatch, and cf. Detect, Protect. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| tegumental | Tegumentary Relating to the integument. (05 Mar 2000) |