basal cell

noun

: one of the innermost cells of the deeper epidermis of the skin

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Earlier this year, Simmons revealed he had been diagnosed with skin cancer — specifically basal cell carcinoma — and received treatment to remove the cancerous cells. Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2024 Joey Graceffa, a YouTuber known for his vlogs and lifestyle videos, shared that he was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma. Daysia Tolentino, NBC News, 9 Aug. 2024 Just like basal cell cancer, SCC typically grows slowly and is very curable. Amy Norton, SELF, 19 July 2024 Both the president and first lady have had lesions removed from their skin in the past that were determined to be basal cell carcinoma, a common and easily treated form of cancer. Will Weissert and Carla K. Johnson The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 14 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for basal cell 

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of basal cell was in 1889

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“Basal cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/basal%20cell. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

basal cell

noun
: one of the innermost cells of the deeper epidermis of the skin
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