Synonyms of squamous

Antonyms of squamous

Collocations of squamous

squamous epithelium
Frequency: 80 %

The biopsy revealed squamous epithelium lining the surface of the skin.

squamous cell carcinoma
Frequency: 75 %

She underwent surgery to remove the squamous cell carcinoma from her skin.

squamous cell
Frequency: 70 %

The doctor identified abnormal squamous cells in the cervical smear test.

squamous carcinoma
Frequency: 60 %

The patient was diagnosed with squamous carcinoma in the lungs.

squamous papilloma
Frequency: 40 %

The growth was identified as a squamous papilloma during the examination.

Idiomatic Expressions for squamous

  • Phrase: squamous epithelium
    Meaning: a type of tissue that lines surfaces of the body such as the skin, mouth, and throat
    Usage: The doctor observed abnormal cells in the squamous epithelium during the examination.