Metastasise (Verb)
Meaning
Spread throughout the body; "the cancer had metastasized and the patient could not be saved".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- The disease began to metastasise rapidly throughout her body, and doctors struggled to contain it.
- In the late stages, the aggressive tumour had metastasised to several vital organs, rendering treatment options extremely limited.
- Unfortunately, the cancer had metastasised to her lungs and liver before it was detected, and her prognosis was grim.
- After the surgery, tests revealed that the cancer cells had metastasised to the lymph nodes, indicating a higher risk of recurrence.
- The patient's melanoma metastasised and quickly spread to other parts of the body, and doctors reassessed her treatment plan.