basal cell
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of basal cell
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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The lesion -- clearly visible in recent weeks -- was a basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer, said dermatologist Cristina Abdalla, who led the procedure at the Sirio-Libanes Hospital in Sao Paulo.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
They tracked each patient's next diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma or cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
From Science Daily • Oct. 20, 2025
“Grateful and so appreciative for the incredible team at The Skin Associates and their fast, reactive work on removing this basal cell carcinoma. Thank you!”
From Salon • Sep. 2, 2025
Early detection of basal cell carcinoma, Houshmand says, is key.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2025
The antheridium consists at first of a basal cell and a terminal one.
From Elements of Structural and Systematic Botany For High Schools and Elementary College Courses by Campbell, Douglas Houghton
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