1. of, relating to, or affecting the cuticle or outer layer of skin
Usage: medical/biological term
2. of or relating to the cuticle of a plant, especially the waxy protective layer on leaves and stems
Usage: botanical term

Examples

• The cuticular layer of the skin provides a barrier against infection.
• Cuticular infections can occur when the skin barrier is compromised.
• The plant's cuticular wax helps reduce water loss in dry conditions.
• Botanists examined the cuticular structure under a microscope.
• Cuticular transpiration is minimal in plants with thick waxy coatings.