as in scaled
composed of or covered with scales a squamous plant bulb

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Recent Examples of squamous Melanoma, for example, is more common among lighter skinned people, while squamous is more common among those with darker complexions. Beth Sobol, Allure, 29 Nov. 2023 Skin cancers basal and squamous command $90,000, prostate cancer $200,000, and all other varieties such as melanoma and leukemia $250,000. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 July 2023 So, squamous mucosa is considered the normal lining of the inside of the lip. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 15 Feb. 2023 Fittingly, it’s been a team effort for the Rivera family, navigating life after Ron was diagnosed in August with squamous-cell cancer detected in a lymph node. Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2020 See All Example Sentences for squamous
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  • But certain regimes remain tricky to simulate perfectly, such as unsteady interactions at off‑design angles, boundary‑layer transition, and inlet buzz, which is why scaled wind‑tunnel models still earn their keep validating corner cases before full‑scale testing.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Social platforms typically monetize by selling media adjacent to creator content, which makes scaled integrations difficult.
    Jamie Gutfreund, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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  • Here’s what to know about the scaly predators: Was that a rattlesnake?
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Psoriasis: This skin condition causes red, scaly patches, often on the elbows, knees, scalp, or lower back.
    Health, Health, 16 Aug. 2025

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“Squamous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squamous. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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