tegument

noun

teg·u·ment ˈte-gyə-mənt

: integument

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin tegumentum

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tegument was in the 15th century

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“Tegument.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tegument. Accessed 21 Mar. 2023.

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Medical Definition

tegument

noun

teg·u·ment ˈteg-yə-mənt

: integument

tegumental

ˌteg-yə-ˈment-ᵊl

adjective

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