metastases

Noun

Plural form of metastasis. The spread of a disease, especially cancer, from one part of the body to another.

ریشه

From the Greek 'metastasis' meaning 'removal, migration'.

مثال

• The doctor was concerned about the potential for metastases.
• The metastases were detected in the liver and lungs.
• The treatment was aimed at reducing the metastases.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Cancer metastases Multiple metastases Metastases in the liver