|
 |
||
 |
| This glossary contains: 19186 medical terms |
 |
Squamous cell cancer
|
|
Squamous cell cancer A slow-growing cancer in cells in the top layer of the skin.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Cancer
Any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream.
Skin
Skin is an organ of the integumentary system; which is composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion (through sweat).
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Squamous epithelium
Tissue in an organ such as the esophagus. Consists of layers of flat, scaly cells.
Squamous intraepithelial lesion (SIL)
Like CIN, SIL is a term used to classify the degree of precancerous change in cells of the cervix in a condition called cervical dysplasia.
Squat bar
A U-shaped bar that can attach to a birthing bed if a laboring woman wants to squat when she's ready to push the baby out. Some birthing beds already have this feature attached.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Spine
A column in the body consisting of 33 vertebrae.
Spleen
The organ that cleans blood and makes white blood cells.
Splenic flexure syndrome
A condition that occurs when air or gas collects in the upper parts of the colon. Causes pain in the upper left abdomen. The pain often moves to the left chest and may be confused with heart problems.
Spondylosis
A degenerative process of the cervical spine that causes narrowing of the spinal canal and neural foramina, and produces compression of the spinal cord and nerve roots.
Sprain
A partial or complete tear of a ligament.
Squamous cell cancer
Squamous epithelium
Tissue in an organ such as the esophagus. Consists of layers of flat, scaly cells.
Stethoscope
The instrument used to listen to the heart and other sounds in the body.
Strain
A partial or complete tear of a muscle or tendon.
Streptokinase
A clot-dissolving medication.
Staging
An evaluation of the extent of disease that provides the basis for making treatment recommendations.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Cancer
Any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream.
Skin
Skin is an organ of the integumentary system; which is composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion (through sweat).
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Squamous epithelium
Tissue in an organ such as the esophagus. Consists of layers of flat, scaly cells.
Squamous intraepithelial lesion (SIL)
Like CIN, SIL is a term used to classify the degree of precancerous change in cells of the cervix in a condition called cervical dysplasia.
Squat bar
A U-shaped bar that can attach to a birthing bed if a laboring woman wants to squat when she's ready to push the baby out. Some birthing beds already have this feature attached.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Spine
A column in the body consisting of 33 vertebrae.
Spleen
The organ that cleans blood and makes white blood cells.
Splenic flexure syndrome
A condition that occurs when air or gas collects in the upper parts of the colon. Causes pain in the upper left abdomen. The pain often moves to the left chest and may be confused with heart problems.
Spondylosis
A degenerative process of the cervical spine that causes narrowing of the spinal canal and neural foramina, and produces compression of the spinal cord and nerve roots.
Sprain
A partial or complete tear of a ligament.
Squamous cell cancer
Squamous epithelium
Tissue in an organ such as the esophagus. Consists of layers of flat, scaly cells.
Stethoscope
The instrument used to listen to the heart and other sounds in the body.
Strain
A partial or complete tear of a muscle or tendon.
Streptokinase
A clot-dissolving medication.
Staging
An evaluation of the extent of disease that provides the basis for making treatment recommendations.
We thank you for using the Medical Glossary to search for Squamous cell cancer. If you have a better definition for Squamous cell cancer than the one presented here, please let us know by making use of the suggest a term option. This definition of Squamous cell cancer may be disputed by other professionals. Our attempt is to provide easy definitions on Squamous cell cancer and any other medical topic for the public at large.
This dictionary contains 19186 terms.
|
|