Etymology of the Latin word integumentum
the Latin word
integumentum (covering, shield, guard)
derived from the Latin word
integere (cover; cover over)
using the Latin prefix
in- (suffix for no)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*ne (not)
derived from the Classical Latin word
tegere (to cover; cover, protect; defend)
Derivations in other languages
English
integument, Italian
integumento, Spanish
integumento
