adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Pertaining to the middle of the integument as opposed to the outer or inner epidermis of the integument. not-comparable

   "The mesotegmic construction is rare and found in conjunction with either an exotegmen or an endotegmen."

Example

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"The mesotegmic construction is rare and found in conjunction with either an exotegmen or an endotegmen."

Etymology

From meso- + tegmic.

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