basal cell

noun

: one of the innermost cells of the deeper epidermis of the skin

Examples of basal cell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The most severe cause involves basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 24 July 2024 But like basal cell carcinoma, SCC comes in various guises. Amy Norton, SELF, 19 July 2024 In March 2024, Simmons revealed that he had been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, located underneath his right eye. Paul Grein, Billboard, 14 July 2024 The most common types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for basal cell 

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Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of basal cell was in 1889

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“Basal cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/basal%20cell. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

Medical Definition

basal cell

noun
: one of the innermost cells of the deeper epidermis of the skin
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