cutis vera
Americannoun
plural
cutes veraeEtymology
Origin of cutis vera
< Latin: literally, true skin
Example Sentences
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The cutis vera, or true skin, which covers the greatest part of the surface of the body.
From Popular Lectures on Zoonomia Or The Laws of Animal Life, in Health and Disease by Garnett, Thomas
A little bladder, or a portion of the cuticle separated from the cutis vera and filled with serum.
From A Treatise on Anatomy, Physiology, and Hygiene (Revised Edition) by Cutter, Calvin
The cutis vera contains not only Arteries, Veins, and Nerves but Lymphatics, Oil-Glands and Tubes, and Perspiratory Glands and Tubes.
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
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
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