How Do You Spell METASTASIZE?

Pronunciation: [mˌɛtəstˈasa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Metastasize is a medical term used to describe the spread of cancer cells from one organ or tissue to another. It is pronounced `/mɛtəˈstæsaɪz/`, where the stress falls on the second syllable. The word is spelled with a "t" in the second syllable, but it is often mispronounced with a "z" sound due to similarity with other English words (e.g. "emphasize"). Correct pronunciation of "metastasize" is important for effective communication in healthcare settings.

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METASTASIZE Meaning and Definition

  1. Metastasize is a verb used in medical terminology to describe the process in which cancer spreads or spreads to other parts of the body from its original site. It refers to the ability of cancer cells to break away from the primary tumor and enter the bloodstream or lymphatic system. Once in the circulatory system, malignant cells can travel to distant organs and tissues, where they form new cancerous growths or secondary tumors.

    Metastasis is a crucial component of cancer progression and significantly affects the prognosis and treatment options. It signifies the transition from localized or early-stage cancer to a more advanced and potentially life-threatening stage. The spread of cancer cells occurs through a series of sequential steps involving migration, invasion, and colonization in distant sites.

    The occurrence of metastasis indicates that cancer has become more aggressive and requires more complex treatment approaches, often including surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. Metastatic cancer is generally more challenging to treat than localized cancer and may require a multidisciplinary approach involving multiple healthcare providers.

    Understanding the metastatic process is critical for cancer research and treatment strategies. By studying the mechanisms that drive metastasis, researchers aim to develop novel therapies that can specifically target and inhibit the spread of cancer cells, ultimately improving patient outcomes and survival rates.

  2. To pass into or invade by metastasis.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

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Etymology of METASTASIZE

The word "metastasize" comes from the Greek word "metastasis", which means a "transference" or "migration". It is derived from the verb "metistanai", comprising "meta" meaning "change" and "histanai" meaning "to place" or "to stand". In medical terminology, "metastasis" refers to the spread of cancer from one part of the body to another, and "metastasize" is the verb form used to describe this process.

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Conjugate verb Metastasize

CONDITIONAL

I would metastasize
you would metastasize
he/she/it would metastasize
we would metastasize
they would metastasize

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be metastasizing
you would be metastasizing
he/she/it would be metastasizing
we would be metastasizing
they would be metastasizing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have metastasize
you would have metastasize
he/she/it would have metastasize
we would have metastasize
they would have metastasize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been metastasizing
you would have been metastasizing
he/she/it would have been metastasizing
we would have been metastasizing
they would have been metastasizing

FUTURE

I will metastasize
you will metastasize
he/she/it will metastasize
we will metastasize
they will metastasize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be metastasizing
you will be metastasizing
he/she/it will be metastasizing
we will be metastasizing
they will be metastasizing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have metastasized
you will have metastasized
he/she/it will have metastasized
we will have metastasized
they will have metastasized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been metastasizing
you will have been metastasizing
he/she/it will have been metastasizing
we will have been metastasizing
they will have been metastasizing

IMPERATIVE

you metastasize
we let´s metastasize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to metastasize

PAST

I metastasized
you metastasized
he/she/it metastasized
we metastasized
they metastasized

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was metastasizing
you were metastasizing
he/she/it was metastasizing
we were metastasizing
they were metastasizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

metastasized

PAST PERFECT

I had metastasized
you had metastasized
he/she/it had metastasized
we had metastasized
they had metastasized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been metastasizing
you had been metastasizing
he/she/it had been metastasizing
we had been metastasizing
they had been metastasizing

PRESENT

I metastasize
you metastasize
he/she/it metastasizes
we metastasize
they metastasize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am metastasizing
you are metastasizing
he/she/it is metastasizing
we are metastasizing
they are metastasizing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

metastasizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have metastasized
you have metastasized
he/she/it has metastasized
we have metastasized
they have metastasized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been metastasizing
you have been metastasizing
he/she/it has been metastasizing
we have been metastasizing
they have been metastasizing
I would have metastasized
we would have metastasized
you would have metastasized
he/she/it would have metastasized
they would have metastasized

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