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Definition of Metastasis

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Updated October 03, 2012

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Definition:

A metastasis is defined as the spread of cancer cells from their primary location to another region of the body.

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Pronunciation: met-ass-stu-sis
Also Known As: metastatic cancer
Examples:
Larry was told that his cancer had metastasized to his brain.
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