CUTANEOUS
Dictionary entry overview: What does cutaneous mean? • CUTANEOUS (adjective)
The adjective CUTANEOUS has 1 sense:
1. relating to or existing on or affecting the skin
Familiarity information: CUTANEOUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• CUTANEOUS (adjective)
Meaning:
Relating to or existing on or affecting the skin
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Synonyms:
cutaneal; cutaneous; dermal
Context examples:
cutaneous nerves / a cutaneous infection
Pertainym:
cutis (a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch)
| Learn English with... Proverbs of the week | |
"Don't shut the barn door after the horse is gone." (English proverb)
"Measure twice, cut once." (Bulgarian proverb)
"Don't take any wooden nickels." (American proverb)
"Barking dogs don't bite." (Dutch proverb)
Page delivered in 0.0995 seconds
|
