Cuticular

/kjuːˈtɪkjələr/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or affecting the cuticle or outer skin layer.

Etymology

From Latin 'cuticula' + English '-ar' (relating to suffix). Formed in English following standard patterns for creating adjectives from Latin nouns.

Kelly Says

The adjective 'cuticular' lets scientists discuss skin-related phenomena with precision—a 'cuticular infection' is specifically a top-layer issue, not a deep-tissue problem.

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