👉 Squamous is a medical term that refers to the presence of cells lining the walls of various organs in the body, including the lungs, stomach, and intestines. These cells are called "squamous epithelial" or "squeezed epithelium." Squamous epithelial cells help protect the internal tubes of the organ by secreting mucus that helps to keep them clean and moist. The presence of squamous cells is characteristic of many different types of organs, including the lungs
