cutaneous

C2 Topic:The Human Body
US /kjuˈteɪniəs/ UK /kjuːˈteɪniəs/
adj Freq #87213

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    of, relating to, existing on, or affecting the skin

    Some amphibians absorb water and dissolved substances through cutaneous tissue.

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Synonyms
1 adj · of, relating to, existing... dermalepidermalcutaneal
Word family
Related forms skincutis

Etymology

From New Latin cutaneus, from Latin cutis ("skin").

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