cutis

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It was first described in the mid-19th century by a French physician who called it cutis sulcata — furrowed skin.

From New York Times • Dec. 29, 2021

With most of his skin missing, except for on his head, he was initially diagnosed with aplasia cutis, a rare congenital absence of skin.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2019

The cutis, or true skin, lies beneath the epidermis, and is its origin and support.

From A Treatise on Physiology and Hygiene For Educational Institutions and General Readers by Hutchison, Joseph Chrisman

What is the treatment of these forms of tuberculosis cutis?

From Essentials of Diseases of the Skin Including the Syphilodermata Arranged in the Form of Questions and Answers Prepared Especially for Students of Medicine by Stelwagon, Henry Weightman

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

From A Treatise on Anatomy, Physiology, and Hygiene (Revised Edition) by Cutter, Calvin