Metastasis refers to:
AThe detection of cancer
BThe first division of a cancer cell
CThe spread of cancer cells from one site to distant sites in the body, where they start new tumours — the most feared property of malignant tumours
DThe death of cancer cells
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. The spread of cancer cells from one site to distant sites in the body, where they start new tumours — the most feared property of malignant tumours
**Metastasis** = invasion of distant tissues by cancer cells via blood/lymph → secondary tumours at new sites. **Most dreaded property of malignant tumours** because surgery alone cannot then cure the disease.
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