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METASTASES [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-01-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cancers and Oncology
DEF

The spread of cancer from its original site to another part of the body.

OBS

The spread of cancer happens because cancer cells break off the original tumor and spread via the blood or lymphatic system.

OBS

The plural form of metastasis is metastases.

Key term(s)
  • metastases

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cancers et oncologie
DEF

Prolifération de [cellules] néoplasiques dans un tissu ou un organe situé à distance d'une tumeur primitive et issue d'elle.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de cáncer y oncología
DEF

Propagación de un foco canceroso en un órgano distinto de aquel en que se inició.

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