exoskeleton
noun/ˈeksəʊskelɪtn/
/ˈeksəʊskelɪtn/
- (biology) a hard outer layer that protects the bodies of certain animals, such as insects compare endoskeletonTopics Insects, worms, etc.c2
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- a machine attached to somebody's body to enable them to perform movements and actions more easily
- Robotic exoskeletons add strength to healthy limbs and restore movement to weak ones.
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