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 consists of a fibro-areolar tissue and vessels of supply.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

Is this disease scorbutic?—I never observed ecchymoses, nor in more than a single instance any the minutest red specks upon the cutis, which might be thought to resemble petechiæ.

From North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 by Bache, Franklin

The poison from these germs diffuses through the cutis.

From American Red Cross Text-Book on Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick by Cross, American Red