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Definition of integumentary in English:

integumentary

Pronunciation /inˌteɡyəˈmen(t)ərē/ /ɪnˌtɛɡjəˈmɛn(t)əri/

adjective

See integument

‘Almost all early integumentary systems have some kind of laminar bone or cartilage as a base layer.’
  • ‘We'll be studying the integumentary system first.’
  • ‘Hand lotions can provide a therapeutic measure, preventing dehydration, desquamation, loss of skin lipids, and damage to the integumentary system.’
  • ‘Severe hand irritation was defined as one or more full-thickness cracks or other integumentary breaks on the hands' surfaces.’
  • ‘As a result, their integumentary system may be compromised.’