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squamous cell carcinoma

noun

Definition of SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA

:  a carcinoma that is made up of or arises from squamous cells and usually occurs in areas of the body exposed to strong sunlight over many years
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First Known Use of SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA

1907
Medical Dictionary

squamous cell carcinoma

noun

Medical Definition of SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA

:  a carcinoma that is made up of or arises from squamous cells and usually occurs in areas of the body exposed to strong sunlight over a period of many years

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