cutis vera

[ kyoo-tis veer-uh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural cu·tes ve·rae [kyoo, -teez , veer, -ee].

< Latin: literally, true skin

The cuticle is insensible, and serves as a sheath of protection to the highly sensitive skin (cutis vera) situated beneath it.

A little bladder, or a portion of the cuticle separated from the cutis vera and filled with serum.

April 20, 2024flabbergast

[flab-er-gast ]

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