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cutis
This term is used almost exclusively in medical, anatomical, and dermatological contexts. It refers specifically to the deeper layers of the skin, distinguishing the dermis from the superficial epidermis. In general conversation, the word "skin" is used; "cutis" is reserved for clinical precision.
Because it is a technical anatomical term derived from Latin, it is treated as an uncountable noun in most medical descriptions, referring to the tissue type rather than individual units of skin.
Meanings
Examples
The cutis contains the blood vessels and nerves that support the epidermis.
The biopsy sample shows significant inflammation within the cutis.
The biopsy sample shows significant inflammation within the cutis.
Does the infection penetrate deep into the cutis?
The cutis provides structural integrity to the skin through collagen fibers.
We must distinguish between a superficial epidermal lesion and one that reaches the cutis.
The thickness of the cutis varies depending on the location on the body.
I wonder if this cream can actually penetrate through to the cutis.
The professor explained that the cutis is composed primarily of connective tissue.