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Dermal vs Cutaneous - What's the difference?

dermal | cutaneous |

As adjectives the difference between dermal and cutaneous

is that dermal is of or pertaining to skin or integument while cutaneous is of, relating to, existing on, or affecting the exterior skin; especially the cutis.

dermal

English

Adjective

(-)
  • (anatomy) Of or pertaining to skin or integument.
    • The dermal muscles in the face are used to form expressions.

    Anagrams

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    cutaneous

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (anatomy, zoology) Of, relating to, existing on, or affecting the exterior skin; especially the cutis

    • Derived terms

    * cutaneal * cutaneously * subcutaneous

    Related terms

    * cuticle * transcutaneous

    See also

    * dermal

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