See Also: Basal cell(medicine)
neoplasms, basal cell(medicine)
basal cell papilloma(medicine)
basal cell adenoma(medicine)
basal cell carcinoma(medicine)
basal cell epithelioma(medicine)
basal cell hyperplasia(medicine)
basal cell layer(medicine)
basal cell nevus(medicine)
carcinoma, basal cell(medicine)

basal cell carcinoma (medicine) and lightly (oh)


basal cell carcinoma (medicine)


basal cell carcinoma
<oncology, tumour> The most common form of skin cancer.

A malignant growth of epidermal tissue, specifically basal cells. most common in the fair-skinned on sun-exposed areas (especially the face).


lightly (oh)



with only a small amount of weight or force
-synonym gently gently
::I knocked lightly on the door.
using or having only a small amount of something
::a lightly greased pan
::lightly armed soldiers
take/treat/approach sth lightly
to do something without serious thought
::Divorce is not a matter you can afford to take lightly.
get off lightly
also be let off lightly
to be punished in a way that is less severe than you deserve
::He got off lightly because his father was a lawyer.
without worrying, or without appearing to be worried
::'Things will be fine,' he said lightly.