Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Squame

👉 Squamery, a condition characterized by an accumulation of squamous cells in various body tissues, often affecting the skin and joints.

Squamopygia

👉 Squameness is a term used in the field of medicine to describe the appearance of skin, particularly as it relates to the skin's ability to maintain a normal shape and texture. It is often associated with conditions such as psoriasis, which involves patches of skin that appear to be squamaceous or scaly due to an overactive immune response. Squamagenesis refers to the condition where the skin becomes squamated or flattened, resulting in a lack of elasticity, softness, and

squamoseness

👉 The term "squamous" refers to a type of cell in the body that is characterized by its shape resembling a small, rough surface. Squamous cells are found in various parts of the body, including the lungs, stomach, and intestines. They play an important role in the absorption of nutrients from food, as well as in the production of mucus and secretions. Squamous cells can be divided into two main types: basophilic (also known as "squamous epithelial

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👉 Squamelliforms are a group of land plants that have two main types, sumpellaria and squamellaria. They are characterized by their elongated leaves, which are often up to 10 times longer than they are wide, and their bulbous root systems. Sumpellaria is the more common type of plant in the genus Squamilla, while squamellaria is a different group that includes plants with smaller, more rounded leaves and roots.

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👉 Squamelliferous is a term that describes organisms that have specialized organs for digestion, such as those found in certain types of plants. In simpler terms, it refers to animals that are adapted for eating and digesting food with special tools or mechanisms. Some examples of squamellifers include jellyfish, clams, and barnacles.

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👉 Squamellates are a group of animals that include jellyfish, which belong to the family Squamulidae. These animals have soft bodies and have a hard outer shell made of calcium carbonate. They are often found in saltwater environments, such as oceans or marine habitats. The term "squamellate" is derived from the Greek word "squama," meaning "shell," which is used to describe the hard outer shells of these animals. These shells are composed of calcium

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👉 Squamellae are a group of cells that form in the lining of the digestive tract, particularly the small intestine. These cells are known for their role in absorbing nutrients from food and releasing them into the bloodstream. They also play a crucial role in the digestion process by breaking down carbohydrates and proteins into smaller molecules that can be absorbed further into the bloodstream. Squamellae are found in the lining of the small intestine, including the duodenum (the first part of the digestive tract),

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👉 Squamella is a type of bacteria that belongs to the family of Gram-negative bacteria. They are known for their ability to form spherical structures called spicules, which are often found on the surface of these bacteria and can be used as markers for their presence or absence. Squamella is also known for its ability to grow in extreme environments such as saltwater or high temperatures, where other types of bacteria may not have a chance to survive.

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👉 Squeamish Ossifrage is a play by British playwright and screenwriter Harold Pinter. It was first performed at the National Theatre in London in 1970, and it has since become one of his most famous plays. The title comes from an old English proverb that translates to "the way we squabble about what we should do". The play is set in a small village where there are two families, one named Squamish and the other named Ossif

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👉 Squamellaria is a type of plant that contains a single cell, called a squamate. It has two sets of cells, each with its own stem and cell wall, which are crucial for the plant's ability to grow and develop.

Squamellaria