squamous cell

noun

: a cell of or derived from squamous epithelium

Examples of squamous cell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

An avid runner and golfer fit and trim enough to pass for a man a decade younger, the silver-haired Claire was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in 2015 when what looked like a harmless spot on his lip turned out to be cancerous. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

In January 2015, at age 80, Claire was diagnosed with squamous cell skin cancer on his lip. — CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026

The cancer is characterized by abnormal, accelerated growth of squamous cells, according to the foundation. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

Bosworth previously said her mother was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue and struggled to eat and drink as pain in her tongue and throat made swallowing difficult. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for squamous cell

• bagatelle
• calomel
• caravel
• carousel
• carrousel
• citadel
• clientele
• commonweal
• coronel
• decibel
• demoiselle
• fontanelle

Medical Definition

squamous cell

noun

: a cell of or derived from squamous epithelium