tégument

Definitions of tégument
  1. noun
    a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
    synonyms: peau
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    types:
    couverture
    outer layer or covering of an organ or part or organism
    prépuce
    a fold of skin covering the tip of the penis
    cuir chevelu
    the skin that covers the top of the head
    type of:
    couverture
    any covering for the body or a body part
    tissu conjonctif
    tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells; supports organs and fills spaces between them and forms tendons and ligaments
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