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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

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