Cutaneousrelating to the skin is a medicalconnected with doctors, treatment, or the science of illness or technicalspecialized and used in a particular subject or field adjective meaning related to the skin. It is most often used in phrases like cutaneous nerves or cutaneous infection.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /kjuːˈteɪniəs/
Easy pronunciation: kyoo-TAY-nee-uhs (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the second syllable: TAY.
Adjective meaning relating to or affecting the skin.
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Cutaneous Meaning
connected with the skin
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: relating to or existing on or affecting the skin
Example: The doctor examined the cutaneous rash carefully.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- dermal — A close synonym in medical usage, though a bit more technical.
- cutaneal — A rare or technical form with the same meaning, but less common than cutaneous.
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Cutaneous Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- dermal
- cutaneal
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse cutaneous with terms meaning internal or muscular, but it specifically refers to the skin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does cutaneous mean?
Cutaneous means relating to the skin.
What is a simple synonym for cutaneous?
Dermal is the closest common synonym, especially in medical writing.
Is cutaneous used in everyday English?
It is used mostly in medical or scientific contexts, not in casual conversation.
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