Definition of "exoskeletal" [ex•o•skel•e•tal]

• Pertaining to the exoskeleton. (adjective)

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• "Biological pathways are contingent, so other worlds could have invented flexible cells with endoskeleton suitable for multicellular organization (eykaryotes), as opposed to rigid exoskeletal cells (prokaryotes), right away."
• "And you might see the fielding of exoskeletal units that allow soldiers to carry more weight without additional exertion."
• "The Green Berets are also investigating "exoskeletal frames" that commandos would wear like RoboCop to give them superhuman strength for carrying heavy loads and breaking down doors."