Cutaneous vs Tactile - What's the difference?
cutaneous | tactile |
(anatomy, zoology) Of, relating to, existing on, or affecting the exterior skin; especially the cutis
Tangible; perceptible to the sense of touch.
Used for feeling.
Of or relating to the sense of touch.
* H. N. Martin
As adjectives the difference between cutaneous and tactile
is that cutaneous is of, relating to, existing on, or affecting the exterior skin; especially the cutis while tactile is tangible; perceptible to the sense of touch.cutaneous
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Adjective
(-)Derived terms
* cutaneal * cutaneously * subcutaneousSee also
* dermalExternal links
* *tactile
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Adjective
(en adjective)- The delicacy of the tactile sense varies on different parts of the skin; it is greatest on the forehead, temples and back of the forearm.