Definition

Noun: * The skin; specifically, the dermis: The true skin, a layer of dense connective tissue beneath the epidermis. It is a natural protective covering of the body and the primary site of the sense of touch.

Usage

• The word "cutis" is a technical, anatomical term. It is primarily used in medical, biological, and dermatological contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
• It specifically refers to the dermal layer of the skin, distinguishing it from the outer layer (epidermis).

Examples

• Noun:
  • The biopsy sample included both the epidermis and the underlying cutis.
  • Inflammation of the cutis can cause various dermatological conditions.
  • The doctor explained that the scar tissue had formed deep within the cutis.

Advanced Usage

• "Cutis vera": A synonym for the dermis or true skin.
  • The lesion extended into the cutis vera.
• "Cutis anserina": The medical term for goosebumps, referring to the reaction of the skin's smooth muscle.
  • The cold wind caused cutis anserina.

Variants and Related Words

• Cutaneous (adj): Relating to or affecting the skin.
  • A cutaneous infection requires topical treatment.
• Subcutis (n): The subcutaneous tissue layer beneath the dermis.
  • The injection was administered into the subcutis.

Synonyms

• Dermis (n): The thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis.
• Corium (n): Another technical term for the dermis.

Antonyms

• Epidermis (n): The outermost layer of the skin.

Noun

1. a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
   • your skin is the largest organ of your body