squamous

Meanings

• adjective

  Having the shape of a flat, scaly surface or a flat, plate-like cell.

  - "The squamous epithelium covers the inner surfaces of some organs."
  - "Squamous cells are commonly found in the skin and the lining of the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urinary tracts."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈskweɪ.məs/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=95143758"

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Antonyms

esquamulose , scaleless

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Synonyms

squamose , squamulose

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Variants

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squamous , squamous cell , squamous cells , squamous cell carcinoma

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Etymology

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From Latin squamosus, covered with scales.

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Trivia

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1. The term squamous is derived from the Latin word squamosus, meaning covered with scales.

2. Squamous cells are the most common type of cell found in the skin.

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Related Concepts

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1. Epithelium: A type of tissue that forms the outer covering of all external surfaces and the inner lining of internal organs and cavities in animals and plants.

2. Squamous cell carcinoma: A type of cancer that begins in squamous cells, which are thin, flat cells that typically form the surface of organs.

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How to Memorize "squamous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a flat, scaly surface or a plate-like cell to help remember the meaning of squamous.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word squamous with the word scales to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Squamous is Scale-y' to help remember the meaning of squamous.

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