what do you mean squamous
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Squamous cells: Flat cells that look like fish scales. The word "squamous" came from the Latin squama meaning "the scale of a fish or serpent."
We have a lot of squamous cells. They make up most of the cells in the outer layer of the skin (the epidermis), the passages of the respiratory and digestive tracts, and the linings of the hollow organs of the body. We are more fish-like (or serpent-like) than we may think.Common Skin Cancer Symptoms and Causes
Sunlight contains ultraviolet light that is harmful to human skin cells. These energetic light waves can produce mutations in the DNA of skin cells, which in turn can lead to skin cancer. In areas close to the equator, the incidence of cutaneous cancers is dramatically higher due to the increase in sun exposure.
The most obvious skin cancer warning sign is the development of a persistent bump or spot in an area of sun-damaged skin. These spots are likely to bleed with minimal trauma and produce a superficial erosion.
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Flat cell that look like a fish sales.
Thr word squamous comes grom latin word squama meaning the scale of a fish or serpent.
Relating to consisting of , denoting a layer of epithelium that consists of very thin flattened cells.
Adjective -
Covered with or characterised by scales.
Example - squamous epithelium present on alveoli and blood vessels Which help in defusion.