cutis vera
Americannoun
plural
cutes veraeEtymology
Origin of cutis vera
< Latin: literally, true skin
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The cover of the book was embossed with a skull and crossbones, with the words "Cutis Vera Johannis Horwood", meaning "the actual skin of John Horwood", added in gilt letters.
From BBC
What is the appearance of the upper surface of the cutis vera?
From Project Gutenberg
The cutis vera contains not only Arteries, Veins, and Nerves but Lymphatics, Oil-Glands and Tubes, and Perspiratory Glands and Tubes.
From Project Gutenberg
What vessels are found in the cutis vera?
From Project Gutenberg
A little bladder, or a portion of the cuticle separated from the cutis vera and filled with serum.
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