basal cell

noun

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

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The lesion was basal cell carcinoma, a common form of skin cancer. — Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025 What's more, the effect was seen in both basal cell carcinoma and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, with the largest drop in squamous cell cancers. — New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2025 Applying the sunscreen and avoiding the sun can help protect against basal cell carcinoma, according to Mayo Clinic. — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025 The reduction was seen in non-melanoma skin cancers, including basal cell carcinoma, which is the most common, and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. — Allison Aubrey, NPR, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for basal cell

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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

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