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visceral layer

The inner layer of the pleura….

parietal layer

The outer layer of the pleura (lungs)….

squamous cell

One of the three types of cells that make up the skin’s top layer (epidermis). It is also a found in the outer layer of the cervix (ectocervix) and in the main airways of the lungs….

surface epithelium

A skin-like layer of the lining of the uterus (endometrium)….

superficial skin cancer

Cancer that only affects cells on the surface of the top layer of the skin. Not invasive….

Skin Cancer

…but can occur anywhere on the body. Skin has several layers. Skin cancer begins in the epidermis (outer layer), which is made up of squamous cells, basal cells, and melanocytes. There are several different types of skin cancer. Squamous cell…

basal cell

One of the three types of cells that make up the skin’s top layer (epidermis).

basal cell carcinoma (BCC)

A type of skin cancer that develops in the basal cells of the top layer (epidermis) of the skin.

basement membrane

The foundation layer of tissue that cells sit on.

dermis

The lower layer of the two main layers that make up the skin.