Integument

integument

1. the protective layer around an ovule that becomes the seed coat 2. the outer protective layer or covering of an animal, such as skin or a cuticle

Integument

the part of the ovary on seed plants that encloses the nucellus (the central part of the ovary). The ovaries of a number of plants have one integument, while others, particularly in the monocotyledonous plants, have two. After fertilization the integument turns into a seed coat.

Integument

in animals, including man, the tissues that cover the body and perform protective, tactile, metabolic (including gas exchange), and excretory functions. The integument sometimes performs the function of feeding, associated with the complete reduction of the intestine in tapeworms, acanthocepha-lans, and Pogonophora. Thermoregulation is sometimes a function of the integument.

In most invertebrates the integument consists of cutaneous epithelium, or epidermis, which is of ectodermal origin. It includes a mesodermal connective-tissue layer, or derma, in such invertebrates as nemertines and cephalopod mollusks and in vertebrates, including man. Derivatives of the integument are cutaneous glands, cuticles, the chitinous armor of arthropods, the shells of mollusks, scales, feathers, hair, claws, and nails.

integument

[in′teg·yə·mənt] (anatomy) An outer covering, especially the skin, together with its various derivatives.

integument

[in-teg´u-ment] 1. a covering or investment.2. the natural covering of the body; see skin.

in·teg·u·ment

(in-teg'yū-ment), [TA] 1. The enveloping membrane of the body; includes, in addition to the epidermis and dermis, all the derivatives of the epidermis, for example, hairs, nails, sudoriferous and sebaceous glands, and mammary glands, as well as the subcutaneous tissue. 2. The rind, capsule, or covering of any body or part. Synonym(s): tegument (2) Synonym(s): integumentum commune [TA], integumentary system, tegument (1) [L. integumentum, a covering, fr. intego, to cover]

integument

(ĭn-tĕg′yo͝o-mənt)n.1. The enveloping membrane of the body, including the dermis, epidermis, hairs, nails, and sebaceous, mammary, and sweat glands.2. The membrane, capsule, skin, or other covering of any body or part.

in·teg′u·men′ta·ry (-mĕn′tə-rē, -mĕn′trē) adj.

in·teg·u·ment

(in-teg'yū-mĕnt) [TA] 1. The enveloping membrane of the body; includes, in addition to the epidermis and dermis, all of the derivatives of the epidermis, e.g., hairs, nails, and sebaceous sweat, and mammary glands. 2. The rind, capsule, or covering of any body or part.
Synonym(s): integumentum commune [TA] , tegument. [L. integumentum, a covering, fr. intego, to cover]

integument

Any outer covering, such as the skin or the outer membrane layer of an organ or the capsule of an organism or spore. When the term is used without qualification, the skin is implied.

integument

(in flowering plants) the covering of the central tissue (nucellus) of the OVULE that contains the EMBRYO SAC. Most flowering plants possess both an inner and outer integument, which on hardening forms the TESTA of the seed.
(in insects) the cuticle.

Integument

The medical name for the skin.Mentioned in: Malignant Melanoma

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Q. What are the causes of viral blisters on the skin? For a few months now I've been having these hard viral blisters on my fingers. The only way to get rid of them is with freezed carbon. It does go away with that treatment- after a few weeks but then a new one appears. How can I prevent it from "attacking" again??A. These viral blisters you are describing are caused by HPV (papilloma virus), and are very hard to get rid of without treatment with freezed carbon. Many of us have the virus but not everyone gets the actual infection. There is not a proved way of preventing from it to happen again after treatment, unfortunately..

Q. anyone knows how to stop hard skin on the feet from becoming cracked??? during summer my feet got lots of hard skin and in the heel area the skin actually got cracked kinda deep. it hurts now and the cracks are starting to get infected I guess... do u guys know how to solve this?? I know there are some creams for that but I thought maybe now it's too late for that and I need something stronger?A. There are good creams for moisterizing the skin of your feet on a daily basis, however now that you feel they might be infected you should see a dermatologist for some better treatment.

Q. How can you know if a mole is a skin cancer or not? I'm only 15, but I’ve had this small thing on my right shoulder for a reeeeaaaally long time. It's the same color as my skin. It’s smaller than the head of a pencil eraser, perfectly round, and its smooth. I've never worried about it seriously, until about a week ago, when I read an article in a magazine about skin cancer. Even then I wouldn't have worried about it, because It didn't really match any of the symptoms, except one. It did bleed once about 2 1/2 years ago. And it said bleeding was a big sign I don't know, what do you think? And please try and say something other than," go have it checked out". Because I currently have no insurance. Thanks :]A. If I’m not mistaken- there are clinics that do free checkups for skin cancer. I know that in my town there are couple. Here is a link I got when I googled “do free checks for skin cancer”:
http://skinsurgeryclinic.co.nz/free.htm
look for one near your home.

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noun the tissue forming the external covering of the body

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noun an outer protective covering such as the skin of an animal or a cuticle or seed coat or rind or shell

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