Metastasize means to spread. Metastasis means the process of metastasizing. Usually this term is used for the spread of cancer form its original [primary] site.
It means a cancer is spreading
yes
skin cancer
A benign tumor is one that remains confined to its original site; it does not metastasize, or spread. Another word for a benign tumour is onenon-cancerous.
The liver. Sometimes the lungs or bones.
No. By definition, a benign tumor is incapable of spreading to other locations by metastasis. It may, however, spread to adjacent areas by directly spreading there.No. Only malignant tumors can metastasize.
The time it takes for cervical cancer to metastasize can vary significantly depending on several factors, including the cancer's stage at diagnosis, the patient's health, and the specific characteristics of the tumor. Generally, cervical cancer may take several months to years to metastasize. Early-stage cancers are less likely to spread quickly, while advanced stages can metastasize more rapidly. Regular screenings and early detection are crucial for improving outcomes.
Metastasize is the medical term meaning "to spread."
A benign tumor. Malignant tumors metastasize.
because they are malignant and they spread fast
that means the cells are able to metastasize and spread to other parts of the body my niiiggaa
Removal of the lymph nodes, then, is a way that doctors can determine if a cancer has begun to metastasize.