basal cell

noun

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

Examples of basal cell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web According to Mayo Clinic, the type of cancer Jonas was treated for begins in the basal cells, which are responsible for producing new skin cells as old ones die off. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 June 2024 Skin cancer is the most common cancer in America, and 6.1 million adults are treated each year for basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Michael Scaturro, NPR, 18 May 2024 She is deeply engaged in derm-oncology, leading efforts to revolutionize the treatment of basal cell carcinoma. Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024 Cumulative sun exposure causes basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma, while sun exposure and genetics can cause melanoma.18 Check your moles for changes and keep an eye out for new ones, as moles can be a risk factor for melanoma. Madeleine Burry, Health, 28 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for basal cell 

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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 2 Jul. 2024.

Medical Definition

basal cell

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