basal cell

noun

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

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During this same period, I was also treated for basal cell carcinoma on my face. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 27 July 2026 In addition to Parkinson’s, Simon also revealed that she was previously diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer, and underwent surgery for it amid her Parkinson’s treatment. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 27 July 2026 At the same time as the Parkinson’s diagnosis and treatment, Simon underwent surgery for basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer, on her face. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 27 July 2026 Simon also shared that she was recently treated for basal cell carcinoma on her face that removed the cancer. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 27 July 2026 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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