ALL meanings of subcuticular
cu·ti·cle
S s - 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