cuttanee

/kəˈtæneɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a rare or obsolete term for a cutaneous condition or a skin disease, possibly originating from the Taino people of the Caribbean.

“The old medical text described the symptoms of cuttanee, which seemed to be a mix of dermatitis and eczema.”

Synonyms

  • dermatitis
  • eczema

Antonyms

  • clear complexion
  • healthy skin