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metastatic tumor

/ˌmɛtəˈstætɪk ˈtjuːmə/

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/ˌmɛtəˈstætɪk ˈtjuːmə/C1formalmedical
  • ruОпухоль, которая распространилась из своего первоначального (первичного) очага в другую часть тела через кровоток, лимфатическую систему или другие пути, что указывает на запущенную стадию рака.

A tumor that has spread from its original (primary) site to another part of the body through the bloodstream, lymphatic system, or other pathways, indicating an advanced stage of cancer.

  1. Secondary cancer growthC1formal

    A tumor that has spread from its original (primary) site to another part of the body through the bloodstream or lymphatic system.

    ruМетастатическая опухоль

    • The patient was diagnosed with a metastatic tumor in the liver.
    • Doctors are treating the metastatic tumor with targeted therapy.
    • The scan revealed multiple metastatic tumors throughout the body.