cutaneous

CEFRB2

/kjuːˈteɪniəs/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Relating to or affecting the skin.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Of, relating to, existing on, or affecting the exterior skin, especially the cutis.

Examples

  • The cutaneous layer was sensitive to touch.

  • The dermatologist treated the patient for a severe cutaneous infection.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /kjʉːˈtæɪniəs/

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More examples

In context

  • The doctor examined the cutaneous tissue.

  • Near-synonyms: epidermal, epidermo-

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From New Latin cutaneus, from Latin cutis (“skin”).