basal cell

noun

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

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The lesion was basal cell carcinoma, a common form of skin cancer. Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025 Applying the sunscreen and avoiding the sun can help protect against basal cell carcinoma, according to Mayo Clinic. Jay Stahl, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025 In the second image, Ramsay put his stitches on display after doctors removed a basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025 After having a gut feeling that something was wrong, Anderson went to another medic, who then booked her in for a biopsy in June, before the results came back as basal cell carcinoma on June 23. Becca Longmire, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025 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 9 Sep. 2025.

Medical Definition

basal cell

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