basal cell carcinoma

American

noun

a common and usually curable skin cancer that arises from epithelial cells and rarely metastasizes: often associated with overexposure to sunlight.

basal cell carcinoma Scientific

/ bā′səl,-zəl /

A slow-growing neoplasm that is locally invasive but rarely metastasizes. It is derived from basal cells, the deepest layer of epithelial cells of the epidermis or hair follicles.

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basal cell carcinoma

Simon revealed that in the same period, she underwent surgery to treat skin cancer, specifically basal cell carcinoma on her face.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026

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

Ramsay announced earlier this week that he had basal cell carcinoma removed from his jaw in an Instagram post.

From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2025

In her case, a basal cell carcinoma - a type of skin cancer - was diagnosed needing removal.

From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2025

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