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squamous epithelium

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noun

Biology.
  1. epithelium consisting of one or more layers of scalelike cells.


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"Barrett's esophagus is characterized by the replacement of the resident squamous epithelium of the esophagus by other cell types that are not normally found in this tissue," says the scientist.

From Science Daily Apr. 11, 2024

This is called a stratified squamous epithelium and occurs in the skin and in tissues lining the mouth and vagina.

From Textbooks Jun. 9, 2022

The alveolar ducts and alveoli are lined with simple squamous epithelium that allows for gas exchange.

From Textbooks Jan. 1, 2015

Stratified squamous epithelium is the most common type of stratified epithelium in the human body.

From Textbooks Jun. 19, 2013

The squamous epithelial cancer or epithelioma originates from a surface covered by squamous epithelium, such as the skin, or the mucous membrane of the mouth, gullet, or larynx.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Alexis Thomson

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