adjective
- relating to or forming a natural outer covering of the body, especially the skin
Usage: medical; biological
Examples
- The integumentary system includes the skin, hair, and nails.
- Doctors study integumentary disorders like eczema and psoriasis.
- The integumentary barrier protects internal organs from infection.
- Medical students learn about integumentary anatomy in their first year.
- Integumentary changes can indicate underlying health problems.
- The nurse examined the patient’s integumentary system for signs of dehydration.