cutaneous

/kyuːˈteɪnɪəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or affecting the skin

“The cutaneous symptoms of the disease included painful rashes.”

2. noun

a part of the body covered by skin

“The surgeon operated on the patient’s cutaneous tissues.”

Synonyms

  • dermal
  • epidermal
  • skin-related

Antonyms

  • subcutaneous