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to spread or transfer cancer cells from the original site to other parts of the body, leading to the formation of new tumors
- Cancer cells often metastasize, spreading to other parts of the body.
- The disease is currently metastasizing, posing a significant threat to the patient's health.
- If not addressed early, the issue may metastasize into a larger crisis.
- By the time of diagnosis, the disease will have metastasized extensively, making treatment more complex.
- During the study, researchers observed how the virus was metastasizing in the laboratory setting.