superficial

US /ˌsupɚˈfɪʃəl/

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UK /ˌsu:pəˈfɪʃl/

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adjecitve

  • On the surface only; not deep

Examples

Thus, the muscular layer is deep to the skin, but superficial to the intestines.

They sustained superficial injuries and refused medical attention, reports show.