intracutaneous

[ in-truh-kyoo-tey-nee-uhs ]

adjective

1. within the skin.
2. intradermal ( def 2 ).

intracutaneous

/ ˌɪntrəkjuːˈteɪnɪəs /

adjective

1. anatomy within the skin Alsointradermal

Derived Forms

• ˌintracuˈtaneously, adverb

Other Words From

• intra·cu·tane·ous·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of intracutaneous¹

First recorded in 1880–85; intra- + cutaneous

Example Sentences

This is the intracutaneous test as originally suggested by Mantoux.

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