squa·ma | \ ˈskwā-mə 
, ˈskwä- \
, ˈskwä- \ plural squamae\ ˈskwā-ˌmē , ˈskwä-ˌmī \
, ˈskwä-ˌmī \Definition of squama
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squama
nounsqua·ma | \ ˈskwā-mə , ˈskwä- \
, ˈskwä- \ plural squamae\ ˈskwā-ˌmē , ˈskwä-ˌmī \
, ˈskwä-ˌmī \Medical Definition of squama
: a structure resembling a scale or plate: as
a : the curved platelike posterior portion of the occipital bone
b : the vertical portion of the frontal bone that forms the forehead
c : the thin anterior upper portion of the temporal bone
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The first known use of squama was circa 1703
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