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Metastatic

Verb / ˌmetʌˈstætɪk / Another word for metastatic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Metastatic is an adjective that describes a disease or condition that has spread to other parts of the body.

Synonyms & similar words

spreading invasive proliferative infiltrative disseminated widespread diffuse scattered migratory systemic secondary distant progressive wandering rambling roaming dispersed circulating traveling malignant

Example sentences

  1. The metastatic tumor had spread from her lungs to her liver.
  2. His metastatic disease required aggressive treatment.
  3. Metastatic cells can invade healthy tissues.
  4. The doctor explained that the cancer had become metastatic.
  5. The metastatic spread of the infection caused complications.

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