cutaneous

IPA/kjuˈteɪniəs/
KK[kjˌutˈenˌiəs]IPA/kjuˈteɪniəs/

cutaneous — adjective

  • cutaneouspositive
  • more cutaneouscomparative
  • most cutaneoussuperlative

1. involving, affecting, or located on the skin — a term used mainly in medical and

1.形容詞C2
釋義

involving, affecting, or located on the skin — a term used mainly in medical and biological contexts

例句

Dr. Okonkwo diagnosed the patient with a cutaneous infection on her forearm.

cutaneous + infection (medical collocation)

The cutaneous reaction to the new cream appeared within two hours.

cutaneous + reaction

同義詞
  • dermal

    refers specifically to the dermis, the layer of skin beneath the outer surface; 'cutaneous' is broader

  • epidermal

    refers only to the epidermis, the outermost layer of skin

用法筆記

Used almost exclusively in medical and scientific writing. In everyday English, people say 'skin rash' or 'skin condition' rather than 'cutaneous rash' or 'cutaneous condition.'

常見錯誤

❌He had a cutaneous on his arm.
✅He had a cutaneous infection on his arm.
💡'cutaneous' is an adjective and must be followed by a noun; it cannot stand alone.