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Metastase

metastasis, secondary tumour

noun me-ta-STA-ze Rare
Body & Health Health & Illness

Origin: from Greek metastasis

Usage Note

Metastase refers to a secondary tumour that has spread from a primary cancer. Plural Metastasen is very common in oncological discussions: Der Krebs hat Metastasen gebildet.

Examples

"Die Untersuchung ergab Metastasen in der Leber."

Natural Translation

The examination revealed metastases in the liver.

Literal Translation

The examination yielded metastases in the liver.

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