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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This framework confirms that emotional and cutaneous functions are intrinsically linked. Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025 What's more, the effect was seen in both basal cell carcinoma and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, with the largest drop in squamous cell cancers. New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2025 The reduction was seen in non-melanoma skin cancers, including basal cell carcinoma, which is the most common, and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. Allison Aubrey, NPR, 17 Sep. 2025 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 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 1 Oct. 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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