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Metastasis

Definition

(medical) The process by which cancer cells spread from the original site to other parts of the body, forming new tumors.

Example Sentences

1The metastasis of the cancer to the lungs and liver made treatment much more challenging.
2Is there a correlation between the rate of metastasis and the aggressiveness of the tumor?
3Early detection and treatment can significantly reduce the risk of metastasis in certain types of cancer.
4The researchers focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying metastasis in order to develop more effective therapies.
5The patient's prognosis worsened after the discovery of metastasis to the brain, which complicated the treatment plan.

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