squamous cell

noun

: a cell of or derived from squamous epithelium

Examples of squamous cell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kara Keough Bosworth posted a GoFundMe in her mom’s honor on Sunday, sharing the reality star and real estate agent’s story of being diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026

That's when she was finally given a biopsy and officially diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in situ (stage 0 cancer). — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026

Coulier, known for his role as Uncle Joey on the 1980s sitcom, spoke about his physical changes amid his recovery from his plight with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and p16 squamous cell carcinoma, noting that people have noticed a shift in his voice and appearance. — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 8 May 2026

Jose was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma, a serious and potentially aggressive cancer. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for squamous cell

• bagatelle
• calomel
• caravel
• carousel
• carrousel
• citadel
• clientele
• commonweal
• coronel
• decibel
• demoiselle
• fontanelle

Medical Definition

squamous cell

noun

: a cell of or derived from squamous epithelium