Metastasis

usgb/məˈtæstəsɪs/
noun

The process or situation when a disease, especially cancer, spreads from one part of the body to another.

The doctors found that the cancer had begun to metastasis to other parts of the body.
Visual representation of "metastasis" - The process or situation when a disease, especially cancer, spreads from one part of the body to another.

Often appears as...

  • cancer metastasis
  • metastasis process

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Medical Context

Used primarily in medical discussions about serious diseases, often cancer.

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The oncologist explained how metastasis can complicate treatment plans.
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Technical Term

A technical term; use it in academic or professional health contexts, not in casual conversation.

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In medical school, we study the mechanisms of metastasis in depth.
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Negative Connotation

The term often implies a worsening health situation because it refers to disease spread.

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The patient's prognosis was poor due to the rapid metastasis of the tumor.
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