cutaneous

adjective

cu·​ta·​ne·​ous kyü-ˈtā-nē-əs How to pronounce cutaneous (audio)
: of, relating to, or affecting the skin
a cutaneous nerve
cutaneous anthrax
cutaneously adverb

Examples of cutaneous in a Sentence

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Notably, the weight loss measured for both investigational therapeutics was less than rates observed for patients treated with available sub-cutaneous injectable options. Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 If the patient has lesions that are deep in the skin or involve the lymph nodes, the chance of melanoma spreading is higher — anywhere from 20% to 70%, according to Jose Lutzky, MD, director of cutaneous oncology services at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in South Florida. Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025 Lisco said that the original notion — that HPV passively contributes to cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma by helping UV radiation damage skin cells, but doesn’t actively help cancer grow — is still the likely explanation for many people. Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 30 July 2025 Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus: An autoimmune condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin, especially on the scalp, face, and ears. Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for cutaneous

Word History

Etymology

New Latin cutaneus, from Latin cutis skin — more at hide

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cutaneous was in 1578

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“Cutaneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cutaneous. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

cutaneous

adjective
cu·​ta·​ne·​ous kyu̇-ˈtā-nē-əs How to pronounce cutaneous (audio)
: of, relating to, or affecting the skin
a cutaneous infection

Medical Definition

cutaneous

adjective
cu·​ta·​ne·​ous kyu̇-ˈtā-nē-əs How to pronounce cutaneous (audio)
: of, relating to, or affecting the skin
a cutaneous infection
four cutaneous nerves arise from the cervical plexus
cutaneously adverb
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