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metastasis Definition and Meaning in English (metastasis definition)

noun
Synonyms:spreaddissemination
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Metastasis definition: Metastasis is the process by which cancer cells spread from their original site to other parts of the body, forming new tumors.

Definitions of Metastasis

  1. 1noun(formal)

    Metastasis is the process by which cancer cells spread from their original site to other parts of the body, forming new tumors.

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“The biopsy confirmed the presence of metastasis in the lymph nodes.”

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Metastasis definition: Metastasis is the process by which cancer cells spread from their original site to other parts of the body, forming new tumors.
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'Metastasis' translates to 'metastasis' in English. Metastasis definition: Metastasis is the process by which cancer cells spread from their original site to other parts of the body, forming new tumors.
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