Understanding Which Vitamin Deficiency Causes Squamous Metaplasia
                                
                                
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                                Research dating back to the early 20th century definitively established that vitamin A deficiency is the primary cause of squamous metaplasia, a condition where specialized cells are replaced by non-specialized squamous cells. This cellular transformation compromises the integrity and function of vital bodily tissues.