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cutaneous

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cu·ta·ne·ous  (ky-tn-s)
adj.
Of, relating to, or affecting the skin.

[From New Latin cutneus, back-formation from Late Latin intercutneus and subcutneus, both subcutaneous, both from Latin cutis, skin; see (s)keu- in Indo-European roots.]

cu·tane·ous·ly adv.

cutaneous [kew-tane-ee-uss]
Adjective
of the skin [Latin cutis skin]

cutaneous  (ky-tn-s)
Relating to or involving the skin.
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Adj.1.cutaneous - relating to or existing on or affecting the skin; "cutaneous nerves"; "a cutaneous infection"


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His partner had started on the minute and was busy dissecting out cutaneous nerves.
In certain cutaneous disorders very prevalent in new settlements, he was considered to be infallible; and there was no woman on the Patent but would as soon think of becoming a mother without a husband as without the assistance of Dr.
It must necessarily depend on the dew for its moisture; and this probably is absorbed by the skin, for it is known, that these reptiles possess great powers of cutaneous absorption.
 
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