squamous — 1540s, from L. squamosus covered with scales, scaly, from squama scale, perhaps related to squalus foul, filthy (see SQUALID (Cf. squalid)). M.E. had squame (late 14c.) a scale, from O.Fr. esquame, from L. squama … Etymology dictionary
squamous — [skwā′mōsskwā′məs] adj. [L squamosus < squama, a scale] 1. like, formed of, or covered with scales 2. Anat. designating or of a thin, scalelike cell, structure, etc., esp. an epithelial cell or a platelike structure in the upper anterior… … English World dictionary
squamous — adjective /ˈskweɪ.məs,ˈskwɑː.məs,ˈskweɪ.moʊs,ˈskwɑ.moʊs/ a) Covered with, made of, or resembling scales; scaly. In the squamous heads of Scabius, Knapweed, and the elegant Jacea Pinea, and in the Scaly composure of the Oak Rose, which some years… … Wiktionary
Squamous-cell carcinoma — Squamous cell carcinoma, NOS Classification and external resources SCC of the skin tends to arise from pre malignant lesions, actinic keratoses; surface is usually scaly and often ulcerates (as shown here). ICD 10 … Wikipedia
Squamous epithelial cell — Squamous epithelium is one of several types of epithelia. Code TH H2.00.02.0.01027 In … Wikipedia
Squamous metaplasia — refers to benign (non cancerous) changes in the epithelial linings of certain organs within the body. These cells assume a more squamous morphology. Common sites for squamous metaplasia include the bladder and cervix. Smokers often exhibit… … Wikipedia
squamous carcinoma — n SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA * * * squamous cell carcinoma 1. carcinoma developed from squamous epithelium, having cuboid cells and characterized by keratinization and often by preservation of intercellular bridges. In the skin, it may originate in… … Medical dictionary
squamous cell — n a cell of or derived from squamous epithelium * * * a flat, scalelike epithelial cell … Medical dictionary
squamous cell carcinoma — n a carcinoma that is made up of or arises from squamous cells and usu. occurs in areas of the body exposed to strong sunlight over a period of many years … Medical dictionary
squamous hyperplasia — squamous cell hyperplasia thickening of vulval tissue, often owing to chronic irritation such as from a chemical agent, allergic condition, or physical irritation; it may also be secondary to a vulval condition such as lichen sclerosus. Called… … Medical dictionary
