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squamous cell

noun

: a cell of or derived from squamous epithelium

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The actor and comedian from metro Detroit announced during a recent appearance on the TODAY show that he has been diagnosed with p16 squamous cell carcinoma on his tongue. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 2 Dec. 2025 When the vet finally looked him over, Gideon was diagnosed with cancer, specifically squamous cell carcinoma — a tumor of skin cells that can appear on the skin or in the mouth. Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025 Tattooed participants had higher risks of skin cancers — including melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma — as well as lymphoma, with hazards rising further for tattoos larger than a palm. Bloomberg, Oc Register, 28 Nov. 2025 Indoor tanning increases your risk of squamous cell carcinoma by 58% and basal cell carcinoma by 24%. Carrie Madormo, Health, 24 Oct. 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 5 Dec. 2025.

Medical Definition

squamous cell

noun
: a cell of or derived from squamous epithelium
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