Cutaneous

/kjuˈteɪniəs/

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

The patient was diagnosed with a cutaneous melanoma.

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

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

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

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

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