basal cell

noun

: one of the innermost cells of the deeper epidermis of the skin

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These may be an early sign of skin cancer, including pigmented basal cell carcinoma and cutaneous melanoma. Catherine Moyer, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025 In 2023, Biden had a skin lesion removed that was found to be a basal cell carcinoma—a type of skin cancer. Adeola Adeosun peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025 The company continues to focus on developing therapies for basal cell carcinoma nevus syndrome, prostate, and lung cancers using itraconazole. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024 The company has secured an exclusive license agreement with Johns Hopkins University for a patent related to the treatment of prostate cancer, basal cell carcinoma, and lung cancer. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for basal cell

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First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of basal cell was in 1889

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“Basal cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/basal%20cell. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

basal cell

noun
: one of the innermost cells of the deeper epidermis of the skin
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