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basal

[bey-suhl, -zuhl] / ˈbeɪ səl, -zəl /


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The lesion -- clearly visible in recent weeks -- was a basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer, said dermatologist Cristina Abdalla, who led the procedure at the Sirio-Libanes Hospital in Sao Paulo.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Non-melanoma cancers like basal and squamous cell are more common but usually less likely to spread or be fatal, he said.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

They detached from the ventricular zone more often and were more likely to become basal progenitor cells instead.

From Science Daily • Dec. 17, 2025

“Grateful and so appreciative for the incredible team at The Skin Associates and their fast, reactive work on removing this basal cell carcinoma. Thank you!”

From Salon • Sep. 2, 2025

There is a constant and surprisingly rapid turnover of the receptor cells, with new ones emerging from basal cells within a few days.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas




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