Squamous-cell carcinoma
Squamous-cell carcinoma
Squamous-cell carcinoma (pronunciation: skweɪməs sel kɑːrˈsɪnoʊmə) is a type of cancer that originates from squamous cells. These cells are a part of the tissue that forms the surface of the skin, the lining of the body cavities and the passages of the respiratory and digestive tracts.
Etymology
The term "Squamous-cell carcinoma" is derived from the Latin squama meaning "scale", referring to the scale-like appearance of the cells under a microscope, and carcinoma, a term used to describe a cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs.
Related Terms
- Carcinoma: A type of cancer that starts in cells that make up the skin or the tissue lining organs.
- Squamous cells: Flat cells that look like fish scales under a microscope. They are present in the outer part of the skin and in the mucous membranes, which are the tissues that line the body's cavities.
- Cancer: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
- Malignant: A term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and can invade nearby tissues.
- Metastasis: The spread of cancer cells from the place where they first formed to another part of the body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Squamous-cell carcinoma
- Wikipedia's article - Squamous-cell carcinoma
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