-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
Examples of basal cell in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
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
And sun exposure has a clear connection to basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 13 Aug. 2024
Basal Cell Carcinoma When possible, basal cell carcinoma is treated with surgical removal.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 24 July 2024
The most severe cause involves basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 24 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for basal cell
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'basal cell.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
First Known Use
1889, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near basal cell
Cite this Entry
“Basal cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/basal%20cell. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
Medical Definition
basal cell
noun
: one of the innermost cells of the deeper epidermis of the skin
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share