Squamous (adjective)

1. Relating to or covered in scales or scaly skin.
2. Relating to the squamous epithelium, a type of thin, flat cells that line some internal organs and surfaces of the body.

Origin:

derived from the latin word squama meaning "scale".

Examples:

1. The fish had a squamous skin that felt rough to the touch.
2. The lizard's squamous scales provided excellent camouflage in the desert.
3. Squamous cell carcinoma is a type of cancer that affects the squamous cells in the body.
4. The squamous cells lining the esophagus can be affected by acid reflux.
5. The patient was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the lung.