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}]