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exoskeleton

Syllabification: (ex·o·skel·e·ton)
Pronunciation: /ˈeksōˌskelitn/

Definition of exoskeleton

noun

Zoology
  • a rigid external covering for the body in some invertebrate animals, especially arthropods, providing both support and protection. Compare with endoskeleton.

Derivatives

exoskeletal

Pronunciation: /ˌeksōˈskelətl/

adjective

exoskeleton in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of exoskeleton in the British & World English dictionary