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

Men have cutis; elephants, snakes, etc. tergora; lions, goats, dogs, etc., pelles; sheep, vellera.

From Döderlein's Hand-book of Latin Synonymes by Döderlein, Ludwig

What is the appearance of the upper surface of the cutis vera?

From A Treatise on Anatomy, Physiology, and Hygiene (Revised Edition) by Cutter, Calvin

What vessels are found in the cutis vera?

From A Treatise on Anatomy, Physiology, and Hygiene (Revised Edition) by Cutter, Calvin