Pronunciation of 'Metastasis'
The word 'metastasis' refers to the spread of disease, particularly cancer, from one part of the body to another. It originates from Greek and is pronounced in English as 'məˈtæstəsɪs'.
Word Origin
The word 'metastasis' originates from the Greek word 'metástasis' (μετάστασις), meaning 'displacement' or 'change of position'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The spread of a disease, particularly cancer, from one organ or part of the body to another.
Pronounced as 'muh-TAS-tuh-sis'. 'Mə' as in 'muh', 'tæ' as in 'tas', 'stə' as in 'stuh', and 'sɪs' as in 'sis'.
Ελληνικά (Greek)
In Greek, 'μετάστασις' refers to a change or displacement, often used in medical contexts to describe the spread of disease.
Pronounced as 'meh-TAS-ta-sis'. 'Me' as in 'meh', 'tas' as in 'tas', and 'sis' as in 'sis'.