cutis vera

[ kyoo-tis veer-uh ]

noun

, plural cu·tes ve·rae [kyoo, -teez , veer, -ee].

1. cutis.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cutis vera¹

< Latin: literally, true skin

Example Sentences

The cover of the book was embossed with a skull and crossbones, with the words "Cutis Vera Johannis Horwood", meaning "the actual skin of John Horwood", added in gilt letters.

From BBC

What is the appearance of the upper surface of the cutis vera?

From Project Gutenberg

The cutis vera contains not only Arteries, Veins, and Nerves but Lymphatics, Oil-Glands and Tubes, and Perspiratory Glands and Tubes.

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What vessels are found in the cutis vera?

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A little bladder, or a portion of the cuticle separated from the cutis vera and filled with serum.

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