cutaneous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective relating to or existing on or affecting the skin
    cutaneal; dermal.
    • cutaneous nerves
    • a cutaneous infection

WordNet

Cu*ta"ne*ous adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. cutan, fr. L. cutis skin. See Cuticle.
Definitions
  1. Of pertaining to the skin; existing on, or affecting, the skin; as, a cutaneous disease; cutaneous absorption; cutaneous respiration.

Webster 1913