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squamous cell carcinoma

American  

noun

Pathology.

  1. a carcinoma that arises from squamous epithelium in the skin and sometimes in the mucous membranes.

squamous cell carcinoma Scientific  
/ skwā′məs,skwä′- /

  1. Any of various carcinomas that arise from a kind of flat, scaly epithelial cell, found in organs such as the skin, cervix, oral cavity, larynx, and vulva. Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin is associated with sun exposure.

Etymology

Origin of squamous cell carcinoma

First recorded in 1875–80

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Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, the doctors told Kevin, who never smoked cigarettes and rarely drank alcohol.

From Washington Times • Jul. 13, 2020

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