ˈtɛɡjuːmənt

Definitions

1. noun

a layer or covering of tissue that surrounds or protects a part of an organism, especially an arthropod

“The insect’s exoskeleton is protected by a tough tegument that shields it from predators.”

2. noun

a covering or layer of something, especially a covering of a cell or a part of an organism

“The cell’s tegument plays a crucial role in its interaction with the external environment.”