squamous cell

noun

: a cell of or derived from squamous epithelium

Examples of squamous cell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In February 2021, Shaw-James, a 70-year-old retired nurse, was diagnosed with stage 3 squamous cell carcinoma of the rectum. Catherine Garcia, The Week, 24 July 2023 There are four types of abnormal Pap smear results: Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS). Elizabeth Boskey, Verywell Health, 27 June 2023 Cumulative sun exposure causes basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma, while sun exposure and genetics can cause melanoma.18 Check your moles for changes and keep an eye out for new ones, as moles can be a risk factor for melanoma. Madeleine Burry, Health, 28 Feb. 2024 Other types of skin cancer (basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma), while less deadly, can cause serious health issues and result in surgeries and disfiguring scars. Keyvan Nouri, M.d., Jessica Cervantes and John Tsatalis, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 He was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma that summer and would go to extraordinary lengths in order to attend practices and games. Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2024 Apart from painful burns, cancers like squamous cell carcinoma, malignant melanoma, hemangioma or hemangiosarcoma can be caused by excessive exposure to UV radiation. Patty Khuly, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 Research shows that wearing SPF 15 or greater each day can reduce your risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma (the second most common cause of skin cancer) by about 40% while lowering your melanoma risk by 50%. Bykells McPhillips, Fortune Well, 12 Aug. 2023 Campbell was diagnosed in October with squamous cell carcinoma, Michaela Campbell previously told People. Jonah Valdez, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2023

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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 29 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

squamous cell

noun
: a cell of or derived from squamous epithelium
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