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squamous cell carcinoma
Disease Summary
Associated Targets (871)
Tbio
534
Tchem
151
Tdark
129
Tclin
57
Mondo Description A carcinoma arising from squamous epithelial cells. Morphologically, it is characterized by the proliferation of atypical, often pleomorphic squamous cells. Squamous cell carcinomas are graded by the degree of cellular differentiation as well, moderately, or poorly differentiated. Well differentiated carcinomas are usually associated with keratin production and the presence of intercellular bridges between adjacent cells. Representative examples are lung squamous cell carcinoma, skin squamous cell carcinoma, and cervical squamous cell carcinoma.
Disease Ontology Description A carcinoma that derives_from squamous epithelial cells.
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Description from Mondo Disease Ontology.
Description from Disease Ontology
DataSources which have contributed target associations to this disease, and the identifiers by which the disease is referenced.
DOID:1749
EFO:0000707
GARD:0001091
MESH:D002294
NCIT:C2929
SCTID:402815007
UMLS:C0007137
MONDO:0005096
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