squamous epithelium
Americannoun
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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
Mammalian skin is an example of this dry, keratinized, stratified squamous epithelium.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The cancer cells retain the characters of squamous epithelium, and, being confined within the lymph spaces of the sub-epithelial connective tissue, become compressed and undergo a horny change.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Alexis Thomson
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