basal cell

noun

, Cell Biology.

1. any cell situated at the base of a multilayered tissue, as at the lowest layer of the epidermis.

Word History and Origins

Origin of basal cell¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

A study at MedUni Vienna's Department of Dermatology was the first to investigate the previously unknown diversity of CAFs in various types of skin cancer -- basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma -- at molecular and spatial level in single-cell analysis.

From Science Daily

Earlier this year, Simmons revealed he had been diagnosed with skin cancer — specifically basal cell carcinoma — and received treatment to remove the cancerous cells.

From Los Angeles Times

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer, but it can be easy to miss or mistake for another skin issue.

From Seattle Times

In a Facebook post this week, health and fitness personality Richard Simmons announced he had been treated for basal cell carcinoma.

From Seattle Times

It was only after seeing a dermatologist that Simmons was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma.

From Seattle Times