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The squamous part of the temporal bone.  

Pertaining to any tissue in which squamous epithelium abuts columnar epithelium.  

The changing of cells into squamous cells.  

A specimen of mucus from the lungs expectorated through the mouth or obtained via tracheal suctioning with an in-line trap or bronchoscope. Sputum specimens are used to 1. identify the microorganism responsible for lung infections; 2. identify cancer cells shed by lung tumors; 3. aid in the diagnosis and management of occupational lung diseases.  

The examination of cells obtained from mucus in the upper or lower respiratory tract to see if cancer cells are present. A laboratory examination involving the utilization of a microscope to examine the presence of malignant cells in the respiratory mucus.  

Scleral fibers bordered anteriorly by the canal of Schlemm and the trabecular meshwork and posteriorly by the ciliary muscle fibers.  

An erythrocyte with spikes caused by a membrane deformity. Spur cells are often seen in persons with alcoholic cirrhosis and congenital abetalipoproteinemia.  

Uncombable hair syndrome.  

A genus of retroviruses occasionally transmitted to humans after exposure to the blood or body fluids of infected animals (e.g., apes, cats, or cattle).  

Any of the evergreen coniferous trees and shrubs of the genus Picea (family Piceaceae), widely found in the Northern Hemisphere. Known side effects of exposure to spruce dusts (e.g., in sawmill workers) include an increased incidence of reactive airways diseases such as asthma. The gum of the spruce is used occasionally in complementary and alternative…