(n)a form of anthrax infection that begins as papule that becomes a vesicle and breaks with a discharge of toxins; symptoms of septicemia are severe with vomiting and high fever and profuse sweating; the infection is often fatal, Syn.malignant pustule
a. [ Cf. F. cutané, fr. L. cutis skin. See Cuticle. ] Of or pertaining to the skin; existing on, or affecting, the skin; as, a cutaneous disease; cutaneous absorption; cutaneous respiration; cutaneous nerves; a cutaneous infection. [ 1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5 ]