Metastasis Definition & Meaning

metastasis
noun
  1. the spreading of a disease (especially cancer) to another part of the body

"Metastasis" in song lyrics

See how metastasis is used in real songs:

  • "aerogenous metastasis"
    AOL — AOL
  • "prostate bone metastasis"
    AOL — AOL
  • "survivors of bone metastasis"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "metastasis"

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