squamose

Meanings

• adjective

  Term used to describe a surface that is covered in small, flat scales.

  - "The squamose bark of the cinnamon tree is used in traditional medicine."
  - "The fish had a squamose body, covered in tiny scales."

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Antonyms

esquamulose , scaleless

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Synonyms

squamose , squamulose

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Variants

List of all variants of squamose that leads to same result
squamous , squamous cell , squamous cells , squamous cell carcinoma

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'squamosa' meaning 'covered in scales'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'squamose' is often used in botany to describe plants that have a scaly surface.

2. Some types of cinnamon are called 'quill' or 'true cinnamon', and their bark is described as squamose.

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Related Concepts

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1. scales: Small, flat plates that cover the surface of various organisms, including fish, reptiles, and some insects.

2. bark: The outer covering of a tree, which protects the inner tissue and provides support.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'squamose' is often used to describe the texture of various surfaces, such as tree bark or animal skin.

How to Memorize "squamose"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a fish or reptile with a body covered in tiny, flat scales. This is what is meant by the term 'squamose'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'squamose' with the feeling of running your fingers over a rough surface covered in tiny scales.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'squamose' describes a surface covered in tiny scales, like a fish or reptile.

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