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squamous
adjective(squa-mous)
covered with or consisting of scales : scaly
squamous
adjective(squa-mous)
of, relating to, or being a stratified epithelium that consists at least in its outer layers of small scalelike cells
squamous
adjective(squa-mous)
of, relating to, or being the anterior upper portion of the temporal bone of most mammals including humans
squamous
noun(squa-mous)
a cell of or derived from squamous epithelium
squamous
noun(squa-mous)
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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