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Squamous

Adjective:

1. covered with or consisting of scales or scale-like layers
2. relating to or resembling scales or a scale

Sample Sentences:

• The snake's skin was squamous, providing excellent protection in its environment.
• The lizard's squamous body glimmered in the sunlight.
• The doctor noticed squamous patches on the patient's scalp, indicating a skin condition.

Noun:

1. a thin, flat, scale-like structure or part

Sample Sentence:

• Under the microscope, the scientist observed squamous cells in the tissue sample.

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