Lip and Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** A squamous cell carcinoma arising from the lip or the oral cavity. The oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma usually arises from the buccal mucosa, tongue, or gums. It occurs predominantly in adults who use tobacco and alcohol and has a tendency to metastasize early to lymph nodes.

**Synonyms:** - Lip and Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Cancer - Lip and oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma - Lip/oral cavity squam. cell car.