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 Moffitt Cancer Center, basal cell carcinomas sometimes surface as small patches of irritated skin that get dismissed as dryness, or as open, bloody sores that resemble a bad sunburn. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026

During this same period, I was also treated for basal cell carcinoma on my face. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 27 July 2026

In addition to Parkinson’s, Simon also revealed that she was previously diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer, and underwent surgery for it amid her Parkinson’s treatment. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 27 July 2026

At the same time as the Parkinson’s diagnosis and treatment, Simon underwent surgery for basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer, on her face. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 27 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for basal cell

• bagatelle
• calomel
• caravel
• carousel
• carrousel
• citadel
• clientele
• commonweal
• coronel
• decibel
• demoiselle
• fontanelle

Medical Definition

basal cell

noun

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