Metastasis
Also called Cancer spread
OncologyGeneral MedicineEssential
Spread of cancer cells from the primary site to distant organs or tissues via blood or lymphatic system.
Korean
전이(암이 퍼짐)
암세포가 혈류 또는 림프계를 통해 원발 부위에서 원격 장기나 조직으로 퍼지는 것.
French
Métastase
Dissémination de cellules cancéreuses depuis le site primitif vers des organes ou tissus distants, par voie sanguine ou lymphatique.
Word parts
meta-Prefix(Greek) Change, beyond, after-stasisSuffix(Greek) Stopping, controlling, standing still