exoskeleton

[ ek-soh-skel-i-tn ]

/ ˌɛk soʊˈskɛl ɪ tn /

noun Zoology.

an external covering or integument, especially when hard, as the shells of crustaceans (opposed to endoskeleton).

Origin of exoskeleton

First recorded in 1840–50; exo- + skeleton

OTHER WORDS FROM exoskeleton

ex·o·skel·e·tal, adjective

Words nearby exoskeleton

exorcism, exorcist, exorcize, exordium, exoserosis, exoskeleton, exosmosis, exosphere, exospore, exosporium, exostosis

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Example sentences from the Web for exoskeleton

The exoskeleton in Brazil was described as “mind-controlled,” but it is important to understand exactly what that means.
The Bionic Exoskeleton Helping Paraplegics Walk|Dr. Anand Veeravagu, MD|June 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A key concept with an exoskeleton is that it restores control to the user.
The Bionic Exoskeleton Helping Paraplegics Walk|Dr. Anand Veeravagu, MD|June 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Another strategy to restore walking is to use an exoskeleton.
Electric Stimulation and Rigorous Physical Therapy Show Promise for Paralysis Patients|Dr. Anand Veeravagu, MD, Tej Azad|April 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The exoskeleton both epidermal and dermal is exceedingly well developed in reptiles.
The Vertebrate Skeleton|Sidney H. Reynolds

This exoskeleton differs from the main or axial skeleton of the higher animals, the latter being inside of the body.
A Civic Biology|George William Hunter
This order includes a number of extinct marine reptiles, devoid of an exoskeleton.
The Vertebrate Skeleton|Sidney H. Reynolds
The exoskeleton, at any rate in most living forms, is very slightly developed in Amphibia.
The Vertebrate Skeleton|Sidney H. Reynolds
The hard covering of the skin, when present, is known as the exoskeleton, or outer skeleton.
A Guide to the Study of Fishes, Volume 1 (of 2)|David Starr Jordan

British Dictionary definitions for exoskeleton

exoskeleton

/ (ˌɛksəʊˈskɛlɪtən) /

noun

the protective or supporting structure covering the outside of the body of many animals, such as the thick cuticle of arthropodsCompare endoskeleton

Derived forms of exoskeleton

exoskeletal, adjective

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Medical definitions for exoskeleton

exoskeleton

[ ĕk′sō-skĕl′ĭ-tn ]

n.

All hard parts, such as hair, teeth, and nails, that develop from the ectoderm or mesoderm in vertebrates.

A hard outer structure, such as the shell of an insect, that provides protection or support for an organism.

Scientific definitions for exoskeleton

exoskeleton

[ ĕk′sō-skĕl′ĭ-tn ]

A hard, protective outer body covering of an animal, such as an insect, crustacean, or mollusk. The exoskeletons of insects and crustaceans are largely made of chitin. Compare endoskeleton.

单词	exoskeleton
释义	exoskeleton [ ek-soh-skel-i-tn ] / ˌɛk soʊˈskɛl ɪ tn / noun Zoology. an external covering or integument, especially when hard, as the shells of crustaceans (opposed to endoskeleton). Origin of exoskeleton First recorded in 1840–50; exo- + skeleton OTHER WORDS FROM exoskeleton ex·o·skel·e·tal, adjective Words nearby exoskeleton exorcism, exorcist, exorcize, exordium, exoserosis, exoskeleton, exosmosis, exosphere, exospore, exosporium, exostosis Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for exoskeleton The exoskeleton in Brazil was described as “mind-controlled,” but it is important to understand exactly what that means. The Bionic Exoskeleton Helping Paraplegics Walk\|Dr. Anand Veeravagu, MD\|June 29, 2014\|DAILY BEAST A key concept with an exoskeleton is that it restores control to the user. The Bionic Exoskeleton Helping Paraplegics Walk\|Dr. Anand Veeravagu, MD\|June 29, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Another strategy to restore walking is to use an exoskeleton. Electric Stimulation and Rigorous Physical Therapy Show Promise for Paralysis Patients\|Dr. Anand Veeravagu, MD, Tej Azad\|April 10, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The exoskeleton both epidermal and dermal is exceedingly well developed in reptiles. The Vertebrate Skeleton\|Sidney H. Reynolds This exoskeleton differs from the main or axial skeleton of the higher animals, the latter being inside of the body. A Civic Biology\|George William Hunter This order includes a number of extinct marine reptiles, devoid of an exoskeleton. The Vertebrate Skeleton\|Sidney H. Reynolds The exoskeleton, at any rate in most living forms, is very slightly developed in Amphibia. The Vertebrate Skeleton\|Sidney H. Reynolds The hard covering of the skin, when present, is known as the exoskeleton, or outer skeleton. A Guide to the Study of Fishes, Volume 1 (of 2)\|David Starr Jordan British Dictionary definitions for exoskeleton exoskeleton / (ˌɛksəʊˈskɛlɪtən) / noun the protective or supporting structure covering the outside of the body of many animals, such as the thick cuticle of arthropodsCompare endoskeleton Derived forms of exoskeleton exoskeletal, adjective Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Medical definitions for exoskeleton exoskeleton [ ĕk′sō-skĕl′ĭ-tn ] n. All hard parts, such as hair, teeth, and nails, that develop from the ectoderm or mesoderm in vertebrates. A hard outer structure, such as the shell of an insect, that provides protection or support for an organism. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for exoskeleton exoskeleton [ ĕk′sō-skĕl′ĭ-tn ] A hard, protective outer body covering of an animal, such as an insect, crustacean, or mollusk. The exoskeletons of insects and crustaceans are largely made of chitin. Compare endoskeleton. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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