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

In a cutaneous way.

(biochemistry) A hydrocarbon polymer, of uncertain structure but thought to be similar to kerogen, found in some plants.

plural of cutan

(geology) Relating to, or containing cutan

(medicine) The most common form of leishmaniasis, a disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania, which presents with open, ulcerative skin lesions.

Synonym of cutaneous rabbit illusion

A tactile illusion where tapping separate regions of a person's skin in rapid succession (e.g. the elbow and the forearm) gives the impression of sequential taps "hopping" from one point to the next, even though the intermediate points were never touched.