'cutaneous' definitions:

Definition of 'cutaneous'

From: WordNet
adjective
Relating to or existing on or affecting the skin; "cutaneous nerves"; "a cutaneous infection" [syn: cutaneous, cutaneal, dermal]

Definition of 'cutaneous'

From: GCIDE
  • cutaneous \cu*ta"ne*ous\ (k[-u]*t[=a]"n[-e]*[u^]s), a. [Cf. F. cutan['e], fr. L. cutis skin. See Cuticle.] Of or pertaining to the skin; existing on, or affecting, the skin; as, a cutaneous disease; cutaneous absorption; cutaneous respiration; cutaneous nerves; a cutaneous infection. [1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5]