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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

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

The Michelin-starred celebrity chef posted Saturday on Instagram that he was diagnosed with skin cancer and had the basal cell carcinoma removed from the side of his face.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2025

The NHS says basal cell carcinoma is one of the main types of non-melanoma skin cancer, which can often be easily treated.

From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2025

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