squamose Meaning, Definition & Usage

Squa*mose", Squa"mous (Also<

• Squamose
• Squamous

)

Etymology

L. squamosus, fr. squama a scale: cf. F. squameux.

Definitions

1. Covered with, or consisting of, scales; resembling a scale; scaly; as, the squamose cones of the pine; squamous epithelial cells; the squamous portion of the temporal bone, which is so called from a fancied resemblance to a scale.
2. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the squamosal bone; squamosal.