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Definition of Exoskeleton

1. Noun. The exterior protective or supporting structure or shell of many animals (especially invertebrates) including bony or horny parts such as nails or scales or hoofs.

Definition of Exoskeleton

1. n. The hardened parts of the external integument of an animal, including hair, feathers, nails, horns, scales, etc.,as well as the armor of armadillos and many reptiles, and the shells or hardened integument of numerous invertebrates; external skeleton; dermoskeleton.

Definition of Exoskeleton

1. Noun. (anatomy) A hard outer structure that provides both structure and protection to creatures such as insects and Crustacea. ¹

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Medical Definition of Exoskeleton

1. A skeleton, or support structure, which supports the organisms body from the outside and is formed from the ectoderm. All arthropods (spiders, insects, crustaceans, horseshoe crabs, etc.) possess one. Compare: endoskeleton. Any structure that is formed from the ectoderm in vertebrates, like nails, claws, hair, fur, horns, or teeth. (Note: does not include skin, which is an organ.) (09 Oct 1997)

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