exoskeleton

noun

the exterior protective or supporting structure or shell of many animals (especially invertebrates) including bony or horny parts such as nails or scales or hoofs

Roots

exoexo- · Greek · outside skeletosskeleton- · Greek · dried-up (body frame)

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The word exoskeleton breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: exo-, from Greek exo (“outside”); and skeleton, from Greek skeletos (“dried-up (body frame)”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.