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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.

Synonyms

  • Metastasize

Hypernyms

  • Spread
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