subcuticular

cu·ti·cle

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kyoo-ti-kuh l]
- /ˈkyu tɪ kəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kyoo-ti-kuh l]
- /ˈkyu tɪ kəl/

Definitions of subcuticular word

noun subcuticular the nonliving epidermis that surrounds the edges of the fingernail or toenail. 1
noun subcuticular the epidermis. 1
noun subcuticular a superficial integument, membrane, or the like. 1
noun subcuticular Also called cuticula. Zoology. the outer, noncellular layer of the arthropod integument, composed of a mixture of chitin and protein and commonly containing other hardening substances as well. 1
noun subcuticular Botany. a very thin hyaline film covering the surface of plants, derived from the outer surfaces of the epidermal cells. 1

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Origin of subcuticular

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

1605-15; < Latin cutīcula the skin, equivalent to cuti(s) skin, cutis + -cula -cle1

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subcuticular popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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