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What is squamous histology Dad is undergoing chemo for cancer and in looking at the info on his meds this term is used I have been unable to find a definition I understand?
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∙ 16y ago
The word squamous means scalelike and the word histology means the study of the microscopic structure of the tissue. It sounds as if your dad is being treated for skin cancer. If there is a word that is pathologic on the info, that means the study of diseased tissue.
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What is the definition of the word squamous?
A squamous cell is an epithelium cell characterized by its most superficial layer consisting of flat, scale-like cells called squamous epithelial cells.
What cell type can a single flattened layer of epithelium cells represents?
Simple squamous which is only one cell layer think, and stratified squamous which is composed of multiple layers. The best way to remember is to think that to squash something is to flatten it and squash and squamous are similar words.
What type of epithelium lines the esophagus?
According to my histology textbook, non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium lines the length of the Esophagus. not too sure why though!! when cells are not keratinised the surface cells can be used alternatively to protect the underlying cells. this only occurs in areas where there will be very little friction therefore damage caused to the cells. WHY its non-kerantinized, because its WET. keratinized stratified squamous epithelium is dry (nails, hair, skin).
What is unremarkable squamous epithelium?
Unremarkable squamous epithelium refers to a normal and nonspecific finding in the lining of certain organs, such as the respiratory tract or cervix, when viewed under a microscope. It indicates that there are no significant abnormalities, inflammation, or signs of disease in the squamous epithelial cells. This finding is commonly seen in routine histology and does not raise any concerns for health issues.
Why do many STDs lead to an infection of the male urethra?
The histology (tissue structure) of the urethra makes it an easier target for infection than the squamous epithelium of the external penis. For this reason, contact with an STD is likely to infect the urethra.
What is a Squamous intraepithelial lesion?
Squamous intraepithelial lesion (SIL)-- Abnormal growth of squamous cells on the surface of the cervix.
What kind of epithelium is in the epidermis?
stratified squamous epithelial and simple cuboidal epethilium.
How do you pronounce squamous?
Squamous (pronounce s-kway-mus)
Does animals and plants have squamous cells?
Yes, a squamous cell is just a type of cell, like a squamous epithelial cell.
What types of molecules pass through the membrane rapidly?
Small non-polar molecules can pass through a membrane rapidly.
Can squamous cell mucosa of the esophagus turn in to squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus?
The squamous cell of the oesophagus can turn into squamous cell carcinoma of the oesophagus. This will happen when the oesophagus is affected by cancerous cells.ÊÊ
What type of cells line the alveoli?
Simple Squamous Epithelial Tissue forms the surface of the alveoli
