Definition of Metastasise

1. Verb. Spread throughout the body. "The cancer had metastasized and the patient could not be saved"

Exact synonyms: Metastasize
Generic synonyms: Distribute, Spread
Derivative terms: Metastasis

Definition of Metastasise

1. Verb. (alternative spelling of metastasize) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Metastasise

metastabilities
metastability
metastable
metastable isomer
metastably
metastannate
metastannates
metastannic
metastannic acid
metastasectomies
metastasectomy
metastases
metastases to the liver
metastasic
metastasis
metastasise (current term)
metastasised
metastasises
metastasising
metastasize
metastasized
metastasizes
metastasizing
metastasizing septicaemia
metastastic
metastate
metastates
metastatic
metastatic abscess
metastatic brain tumour

Literary usage of Metastasise

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Annual of the Universal Medical Sciencesedited by [Anonymus AC02809657] edited by [Anonymus AC02809657] (1890)
"In two-thirds of the cases examined cancerous metastasise were found in the lymphatic ducts. Through this channel the disease can progress until it reaches ..."

2. Fostering Public-Private Partnership for Innovation in Russia by Oecd, OECD Staff, Ministerstvo obrazovanii︠a︡, Russia (Federation) (2005)
"As a consequence, platforms on which P/PPs might be conducted successfully could "metastasise" following a defined structure as suggested in the three-step ..."

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