Metastatic

usgb/ˌmetəˈstætɪk/
adjective

Refers to the spread of a disease, especially cancer, from one part of the body to another.

The patient was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer.
Visual representation of "metastatic" - Refers to the spread of a disease, especially cancer, from one part of the body to another.

Often appears as...

  • metastatic cancer
  • metastatic tumors

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Medical Context

Used in medical discussions to describe cancer spread, not other diseases' transmission.

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Her oncologist explained that the metastatic cells originated from the lung.
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Serious Tone

The term carries a serious connotation, often linked to advanced-stage illnesses.

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The prognosis for metastatic melanoma can be quite severe.
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Avoid Confusion

Don't confuse 'metastatic' with 'metabolic', which refers to the body's chemical processes.

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He mistakenly referred to the cancer as 'metabolic' instead of 'metastatic'.
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