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Squamous epithelium
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Squamous epithelium Tissue in an organ such as the esophagus. Consists of layers of flat, scaly cells.
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Tissue
Biological tissue is a group of cells that perform a similar function.The study of tissues is known as histology, or, in connection with disease, histopathology.The classical tools for studying the tissues are the wax block, the tissue stain, and the optical microscope, though developments in electron microscopy, immunofluorescence, and frozen sections have all added to the sum of knowledge in the last couple of decades.
Organ
A structural unit of an animal or plant that serves a specific function.
Esophagus
The organ that connects the mouth to the stomach. Also called gullet.
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Squamous cell cancer
A slow-growing cancer in cells in the top layer of the skin.
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.
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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
A slow-growing cancer in cells in the top layer of the skin.
Squamous epithelium
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.
Steatorrhea
A condition in which the body cannot absorb fat. Causes a buildup of fat in the stool and loose, greasy, and foul bowel movements.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Tissue
Biological tissue is a group of cells that perform a similar function.The study of tissues is known as histology, or, in connection with disease, histopathology.The classical tools for studying the tissues are the wax block, the tissue stain, and the optical microscope, though developments in electron microscopy, immunofluorescence, and frozen sections have all added to the sum of knowledge in the last couple of decades.
Organ
A structural unit of an animal or plant that serves a specific function.
Esophagus
The organ that connects the mouth to the stomach. Also called gullet.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Squamous cell cancer
A slow-growing cancer in cells in the top layer of the skin.
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--------------------------------------
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
A slow-growing cancer in cells in the top layer of the skin.
Squamous epithelium
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.
Steatorrhea
A condition in which the body cannot absorb fat. Causes a buildup of fat in the stool and loose, greasy, and foul bowel movements.
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