squamous cell

noun

: a cell of or derived from squamous epithelium

Examples of squamous cell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The cancer is characterized by abnormal, accelerated growth of squamous cells, according to the foundation. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

Bosworth previously said her mother was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue and struggled to eat and drink as pain in her tongue and throat made swallowing difficult. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Each also contained mountains of health data, including adenocarcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas of the esophagus. — New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2026

The finding applies specifically to esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), the most common form of esophageal cancer worldwide. — Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for squamous cell

• bagatelle
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Medical Definition

squamous cell

noun

: a cell of or derived from squamous epithelium