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Braden, MD Squamous epithelial cells are a type of flat cell found throughout the body, including in the mouth, on the lips, and the cervix. They are also seen in the middle layers of the skin.

Barrett's esophagus is an acquired metaplastic abnormality in which the normal stratified squamous epithelium lining of the esophagus is replaced by an intestinal-like columnar epithelium.