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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

Where in the body would one find non-keratinizing stratified squamous epithelium?

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The part of the tract near the tongue is lined by squamous epithelium; the lower part by columnar epithelium, which, below the level of the hyoid, is usually ciliated.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander