squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue measurement squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue tumor number 2013-11-08T12:24:06Z A value or quantity determined by count of tumors arising in the tongue from the uncontrolled multiplication of cells of the epithelium, or of cells showing the particular cytological characteristics of squamous cell differentiation, such as the presence of keratin, tonofilament bundles, or desmosomes, structures involved in cell-to-cell adhesion. A tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue resulting from uncontrolled, progressive multiplication of cells and serving no physiological function. The tongue is the movable muscular organ on the floor of the mouth; it is the chief organ of taste, and aids in mastication, swallowing, and speech. CMO:0001878 JSmith MESH:D002294 MESH:D014062 VT:0010553 clinical_measurement_ontology number of squamous cell tumors of the tongue tongue SCC tumor number squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity tumor number tongue tumor number