Cutaneous

usgb/kjuˈteɪniəs/
adjective

Related to the skin.

He is suffering from a cutaneous infection that is causing his skin to turn red.
Visual representation of "cutaneous" - Related to the skin

Often appears as...

  • cutaneous disease
  • cutaneous infection

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Academic

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Medical Terminology

Used in medical settings to describe skin-related subjects, often seen in medical reports and diagnoses.

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The patient was diagnosed with a cutaneous melanoma.
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Not Cosmetic

'Cutaneous' refers to skin itself, not to cosmetic aspects like beauty or skin-care products.

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Cutaneous reactions were observed, not to be confused with cosmetic allergies.
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Technical Usage

It's a technical word; in everyday conversations, 'skin' or 'skin-related' is more likely to be used.

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I have a cutaneous condition, which means a problem with my skin.
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