Cutaneous: meaning, definitions and examples
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cutaneous
[ kjuːˈteɪniəs ]
medical term
Cutaneous refers to anything related to the skin. It encompasses various conditions, diseases, or treatments that affect the skin's surface and its functions.
Synonyms
dermal, epidermal, skin-related
Examples of usage
- The doctor examined the cutaneous lesions on the patient.
- Cutaneous reactions can occur after certain vaccinations.
- Sunscreen protects against cutaneous damage from UV rays.
Translations
Translations of the word "cutaneous" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cutâneo
🇮🇳 त्वचा संबंधी
🇩🇪 haut-
🇮🇩 kulit
🇺🇦 шкірний
🇵🇱 skórny
🇯🇵 皮膚の
🇫🇷 cutané
🇪🇸 cutáneo
🇹🇷 cilt
🇰🇷 피부의
🇸🇦 جلدي
🇨🇿 kožní
🇸🇰 kožný
🇨🇳 皮肤的
🇸🇮 kožni
🇮🇸 húð-
🇰🇿 теріге қатысты
🇬🇪 კანის
🇦🇿 dəriyə aid
🇲🇽 cutáneo
Etymology
The term 'cutaneous' derives from the Latin word 'cutis,' which means 'skin.' It entered the English language in the early 19th century, primarily used in medical and scientific contexts to describe conditions or aspects associated with the skin. Throughout history, the understanding of the skin's functions and issues related to it has evolved, making cutaneous a critical term in dermatology and medicine. As more research and studies have revealed the complexities of skin-related diseases, the use of 'cutaneous' has expanded in modern medical literature.