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Definition of Tegmen

1. n. A tegument or covering.

Definition of Tegmen

1. a covering [n -MINA] - See also: covering

Medical Definition of Tegmen

1. Origin: L, fr. Tegere, tectum, to cover. 1. A tegument or covering. 2. The inner layer of the coating of a seed, usually thin and delicate; the endopleura. 3. One of the elytra of an insect, especially of certain Orthoptera. 4. Same as Tectrices. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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