squamous cell

noun

: a cell of or derived from squamous epithelium

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According to Scientific American, papillomavirus may also cause squamous cell cancer in rabbits, which can be deadly to the animals. Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025 The virus can also turn into squamous cell cancer with metastases. Angela Haupt, Time, 14 Aug. 2025 In a minority of cases, the infection can induce squamous cell cancer. Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2025 People with weakened immune systems are as much as 100 times more likely to develop squamous cell carcinoma. Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 30 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for squamous cell

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of squamous cell was in 1907

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“Squamous cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squamous%20cell. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

Medical Definition

squamous cell

noun
: a cell of or derived from squamous epithelium
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