metastasis
/məˈtæstəsɪs/
noun
- The spread of cancer cells from the original tumor to other parts of the body.
- The doctor explained that metastasis had occurred, and the cancer had reached the patient's lungs.
- Researchers are studying how to block the metastasis of breast cancer cells.
- Early detection can help prevent metastasis and improve treatment outcomes.
- A secondary tumor that forms as a result of cancer spreading from its original location.
- Treatment focused on shrinking the primary tumor and removing any metastases.
- The scan revealed several small metastases in the liver.
- The patient underwent surgery to remove a metastasis in her spine.
- The spread of something harmful or unwanted into new areas (figurative use).
- The corruption scandal showed a metastasis of unethical behavior throughout the company.
- The city's crime problem is a metastasis of deeper social issues.
- We must stop the metastasis of misinformation across social media.
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