squamocolumnar junction

squa·mo·col·um·nar junc·tion

the site of transition from stratified squamous epithelium to columnar epithelium, as at the gastroepophageal junction.

SQUAMOCOLUMNAR JUNCTION: Squamocolumnar junction of the distal esophagus (seen endoscopically)

squamocolumnar junction

1. The point in the cervical canal at which the squamous and columnar epithelia meet. As most cervical cancers begin in this area, it is important to obtain cells from this location for the Pap test. 2. The point above the lower esophageal sphincter where the squamous epithelium of the esophagus and the columnar epithelium of the stomach meet. Synonym: transition zone. See: illustrationSee also: junction

单词	squamocolumnar junction
释义	DictionarySeejunction squamocolumnar junction squa·mo·col·um·nar junc·tion the site of transition from stratified squamous epithelium to columnar epithelium, as at the gastroepophageal junction. SQUAMOCOLUMNAR JUNCTION: Squamocolumnar junction of the distal esophagus (seen endoscopically) squamocolumnar junction 1. The point in the cervical canal at which the squamous and columnar epithelia meet. As most cervical cancers begin in this area, it is important to obtain cells from this location for the Pap test. 2. The point above the lower esophageal sphincter where the squamous epithelium of the esophagus and the columnar epithelium of the stomach meet. Synonym: transition zone. See: illustrationSee also: junction AcronymsSeeSCJ
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