Meaning & use
squamous
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Covered with or made up of scales, or, in biology, describing flat, thin cells arranged like scales.
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Squamous cells form the outer layer of human skin.
The reptile's squamous skin helps it retain moisture.
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Most often encountered in medical contexts, as in 'squamous cell carcinoma,' a common type of skin cancer.
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