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metastasize
 

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Verb metastasize has 1 sense
  1. metastasize, metastasise - spread throughout the body; "the cancer had metastasized and the patient could not be saved"
    --1 is one way to spread, distribute
    Derived form: noun metastasis1
    Sample sentences:
    Something ----s
    Something is ----ing PP

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Metastasize

Verb

  1. To spread or transfer from one part of the body to another, typically referring to the spread of cancer cells.

Example Sentences:

  • The cancer had metastasized to her liver.
  • The tumor began to metastasize, spreading throughout his body.

Noun

  1. The process of spreading or transferring from one part of the body to another, usually discussing the dissemination of cancer cells.

Example Sentences:

  • The metastasize of the tumor occurred rapidly.
  • Early detection is crucial in preventing the metastasize of cancer.

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