Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
metastasis
noun
/məˈtæs.tə.sɪs/
Definition
The process by which cancer cells spread from the place where they first formed to another part of the body.
Examples
- After the diagnosis, the doctor explained that the cancer had progressed to metastasis, affecting several organs.
- Early detection is crucial for preventing metastasis in patients diagnosed with cancer.
- Research is ongoing to understand how metastasis occurs and to find new treatments.
Meaning
Metastasis refers to the movement of cancer cells from a primary tumor to other areas, leading to the formation of new tumors.
Synonyms
- spread
- dissemination
- secondary growth
