squamous cell meaning

UK US /ˈskweɪməs sɛl/ 3 syllables

squamous cell (noun): an epithelial cell that is flat like a plate and form a single layer of epithelial tissue.

Definition of squamous cell

  1. an epithelial cell that is flat like a plate and form a single layer of epithelial tissue

    Type of: epithelial cell

How to pronounce squamous cell

squamous cell is pronounced /ˈskweɪməs sɛl/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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