basal cell

noun

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

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What's more, the effect was seen in both basal cell carcinoma and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, with the largest drop in squamous cell cancers. New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2025 The reduction was seen in non-melanoma skin cancers, including basal cell carcinoma, which is the most common, and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. Allison Aubrey, NPR, 17 Sep. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for basal cell

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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 24 Sep. 2025.

Medical Definition

basal cell

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