noun
- the spread of cancer cells from one part of the body to another; secondary cancerous growths formed by this process
Usage: medical term; plural of metastasis
Examples
- The doctor found metastases in the patient’s liver and lungs.
- Early detection can help prevent metastases from forming.
- The cancer had developed multiple metastases throughout her body.
- Treatment focused on controlling the primary tumor and any metastases.
- Brain metastases are a serious complication of advanced cancer.
- The oncologist monitored the patient for signs of metastases.
- Surgical removal of metastases may be possible in some cases.