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metastasis

Synonyms: metastases, mets

Definition: (meh-TAS-ta-sis): The spread of cancer from one part of the body to another by way of the lymph system, blood stream or direct extension. Cells in the metastatic (secondary) tumor are the same type as those in the original (primary) tumor. Plural is metastases. (CNet) Slang (noun) ''mets.''

For more information: More information is at Phoenix5 about bone metastases.


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