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(kyo̵̅o̅ tā′nē əs)

adjective

of, on, or affecting the skin

Origin: ModL cutaneus < ML < L cutis: see cuticle

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cu·ta·ne·ous

adjective

Of, relating to, or affecting the skin.

Origin: From New Latin cutāneus, back-formation from Late Latin intercutāneus and subcutāneus, both subcutaneous, both from Latin cutis, skin; see (s)keu- in Indo-European roots.

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cu·taˈne·ous·ly adverb

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