Complete Definition of "exoskeleton"

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Etymology
From Gr. εξ��κελε��� (exoskeletos), from Ancient Greek έξ� (exo) "out, outside, without, but, except" + �κελε��� "skeleton".

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

Derived terms
exoskeletal

See also
endoskeleton

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