Cutaneous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kjuːˈteɪniəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Cutaneous is an adjective meaning (anatomy, zoology) Of, relating to, existing on, or affecting the exterior skin, especially the cutis.
Meaning
(anatomy, zoology) Of, relating to, existing on, or affecting the exterior skin, especially the cutis.
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: epidermal, epidermo-
Word Forms
- cutaneious
Synonyms for cutaneous
Depending on context, synonyms include cutaneal, dermal, dermic, dermatic, epidermal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cutaneal, dermal, antebrachial, antibrachial, melanoma, skin.
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