Pronunciation: /məˈtæs.tə.sɪs/
noun the development of secondary malignant growths at a distance from a primary site of cancer
A1 Metastasis is a big word that means cancer has spread to other parts of the body.
A2 The doctor explained that metastasis occurs when cancer cells travel through the blood or lymphatic system to other organs.
B1 The oncologist discussed the possibility of metastasis with the patient and recommended further tests.
B2 The PET scan showed evidence of metastasis in the lungs, confirming the need for aggressive treatment.
C1 The oncology team is monitoring the patient closely for any signs of metastasis and adjusting the treatment plan accordingly.
C2 The pathologist identified the primary tumor and examined the lymph nodes for evidence of metastasis to determine the stage of the cancer.
formal The oncologist explained that the cancer had spread through metastasis to other organs.
informal The doctor said the cancer has spread to other parts of the body through metastasis.
slang The cancer has done some crazy ninja moves and spread everywhere through metastasis.
figurative Like a wildfire, the cancer metastasis rapidly took over different areas of the body.
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