exoskeleton
exoskeleton Lexical Profile
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• noun
A rigid external covering for the body in certain invertebrate animals, especially arthropods, providing both support and protection.
"A crab must periodically shed its hard exoskeleton in order to grow larger."
An artificial external frame or wearable robotic suit that supports the body and assists or enhances a person's physical movements and strength.
"The physical therapy clinic uses a powered exoskeleton to help patients with spinal cord injuries practice walking."
An external structural framework that supports the weight and shape of a building or vehicle from the outside.
"The skyscraper features a striking steel exoskeleton that eliminates the need for interior support columns."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the mid-19th century by English anatomist Richard Owen from the Greek prefix exo- ('outer') and skeleton (ultimately from Greek skeletos, meaning 'dried up').