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
The cells of the simple squamous epithelium are called Type I pneumocytes.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015
The lining of the mouth cavity is an example of an unkeratinized, stratified squamous epithelium.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
Stratified squamous epithelium is the most common type of stratified epithelium in the human body.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
When near the skin they are of the nature of dermoid cysts, being lined with squamous epithelium and filled with sebaceous material.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
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