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squamous [′skwā·məs] (biology) Covered with or composed of scales. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Patients with necrotizing sialometaplasia exhibit a spectrum of histologic findings, ranging from coagulation necrosis of the salivary gland acini in early lesions to squamous metaplasia of ducts and reactive fibrosis in late lesions. The association between squamous metaplasia and dysplasia of the respiratory mucosa and tobacco smoking was demonstrated in up to 80% of smokers (33). Other studies have demonstrated the development of polypoidal lesions and marked, irreversible squamous metaplasia of the rectal mucosa, the extent of which was associated with duration and concentration of carrageenan exposure (67,70). |
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