squamous cell

noun

: a cell of or derived from squamous epithelium

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In extreme cases, these lines may turn out to be a squamous cell carcinoma, Azzawi adds. Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024 In May, an ear, nose and throat specialist identified the source of the problem: Pitcher had a large squamous cell tumor in her throat. Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 22 Feb. 2016 The most common is urothelial carcinoma, also known as transitional cell carcinoma (TCC), but there are other rarer types known as squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, and sarcoma.28 If the pathologist finds cancer, the next step is to stage and grade the malignancy. James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024 Smoking tobacco doubles the risk of developing head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, which makes up 90% of all head and neck cancers. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 8 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for squamous cell 

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of squamous cell was in 1907

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“Squamous cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squamous%20cell. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

squamous cell

noun
: a cell of or derived from squamous epithelium
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