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What (who) is cuticle - definition
cuticle
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VARIOUS BIOLOGICAL TISSUES OR STRUCTURES THAT ARE THICKENED OR TOUGH
Waxy cuticle; Cuticles; Cuticula; Cuticular; Cuticulas; Cuticulae
(cuticles)
Your cuticles are the skin at the base of each of your fingernails.
N-COUNT
cuticle
VARIOUS BIOLOGICAL TISSUES OR STRUCTURES THAT ARE THICKENED OR TOUGH
Waxy cuticle; Cuticles; Cuticula; Cuticular; Cuticulas; Cuticulae
n.
Epidermis, scarf-skin.
cuticle
VARIOUS BIOLOGICAL TISSUES OR STRUCTURES THAT ARE THICKENED OR TOUGH
Waxy cuticle; Cuticles; Cuticula; Cuticular; Cuticulas; Cuticulae
['kju:t?k(?)l]
¦ noun
1. the dead skin at the base of a fingernail or toenail.
2. the outer cellular layer of a hair.
3. Botany & Zoology a protective layer covering the epidermis of a plant or invertebrate.
Anatomy the epidermis of the body.
Derivatives
cuticular -'t?kj?l? adjective
Origin
C15: from L. cuticula, dimin. of cutis 'skin'.
Wikipedia
Cuticle
A cuticle (), or cuticula, is any of a variety of tough but flexible, non-mineral outer coverings of an organism, or parts of an organism, that provide protection. Various types of "cuticle" are non-homologous, differing in their origin, structure, function, and chemical composition.
Examples of use of cuticle
1. Bhushan is now testing conditioners that will counter cuticle rebellion.
2. "Cuticle is not bad," says Lucyna, looking down at the foot resting in her lap.
3. Use it with Diamond Strength Cuticle + Nail Oil, an intensive treatment for dry rough cuticles and dull weak nails.
4. "It also helps to smooth and seal the cuticle so it reflects light, which adds shine," says Paves, who recommends misting thick hair from mid–shaft down.
5. A pedicure at the men‘s salon takes about 45 minutes and costs 25, and includes a foot bath, exfoliation of the nails and some cuticle pushing.