exoskeleton

== English == === Etymology === From exo- +‎ skeleton. === Pronunciation === === Noun === exoskeleton (plural exoskeletons or exoskeleta) (anatomy) A hard outer structure that provides both structure and protection to creatures such as insects and Crustacea. A wearable robotic machine used for aided or augmented mobility. ==== Antonyms ==== endoskeleton ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== carapace (often meronymous)