DictionaryRoot: cutis
Latin

cutis

skin

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A dermatologist gently examines intact skin on an adult Black patient's forearm using a small handheld magnifier.
adjective

cutaneous

kyoo-TAY-nee-us/kjuˈteɪniəs/

Relating to the skin.

Etymology

The skin root becomes an adjective identifying the tissue involved. Cutaneous retains this literal anatomical meaning: a cutaneous condition or sensation involves the skin.

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