to metastasize
Pronunciation
/məˈtæstəˌsaɪz/
metastasise

Definition & Meaning of "metastasize"in English

to metastasize
01

to spread or transfer cancer cells from the original site to other parts of the body, leading to the formation of new tumors

Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
metastasize
3rd person singular
metastasizes
Past simple
metastasized
Past participle
metastasized
Examples
Cancer cells often metastasize, spreading to other parts of the body.
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