squamous cell carcinoma

noun

, Pathology.

1. a carcinoma that arises from squamous epithelium in the skin and sometimes in the mucous membranes.

squamous cell carcinoma

/ skwā′məs,skwä′- /

1. Any of various carcinomas that arise from a kind of flat, scaly epithelial cell, found in organs such as the skin, cervix, oral cavity, larynx, and vulva. Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin is associated with sun exposure.

Word History and Origins

Origin of squamous cell carcinoma¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

"We called this metric 'untranslated tumor mutation burden' or uTMB and found particularly striking the association between uTMB and lung squamous cell carcinoma as well as head and neck squamous cell carcinoma."

From Science Daily

Campbell was diagnosed in October with squamous cell carcinoma, Michaela Campbell previously told People.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Kildee was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma, a serious but curable form of cancer.

From Washington Times

The cause was metastatic squamous cell carcinoma, his wife, Lisa Harrow, said.

From New York Times

Kildee, 64, said he was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma that was detected very early by doctors and that he will have surgery in a few weeks to remove it.

From Washington Times