皮ひ膚ふ呼こ吸きゅう

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

cutaneous respiration; skin breathing

Biological term for gas exchange through the skin, as in amphibians or some aquatic animals. Can also be used metaphorically for skin's ability to 'breathe' in cosmetics or health contexts.

• カエルは肺はいだけでなく皮ひ膚ふ呼こ吸きゅうも行おこなう。

  Frogs perform not only lung respiration but also cutaneous respiration.

• この化け粧しょう品ひんは皮ひ膚ふ