cutis

cutis Definition

cu·tis (kyo̵̅o̅t′is)

noun pl. cutes -·tes (-ēz) or cutises -·tises

the vertebrate skin, including both of its layers, the dermis and the epidermis
the dermis only; corium

Etymology: L: see cuticle

cutis Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

calcinosis: Systemic corticosteroids have caused deposition of calcium in the skin ( calcinosis cutis ).

Browse dictionary entries near cutis

‹ cutinizing
‹ cutinized
‹ cutinize
‹ cutinization
‹ cutin
‹ cutie-pie
‹ cutie
‹ cuticular
‹ cuticulae
‹ cuticula

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