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 pertaining to the skin; existing on, or affecting, the skin; as, a cutaneous disease; cutaneous absorption; cutaneous respiration.
cutaneous adj : relating to or existing on or affecting the skin; "cutaneous nerves"; "a cutaneous infection" [syn: {cutaneal}]