Pronunciation of 'Metastasis'
The word 'Metastasis' is pronounced as /məˈtæstəsɪs/ in English (en-US). It refers to the spread of cancer cells from the original site to other parts of the body.
Word Origin
The term 'Metastasis' originates from the Greek word 'metástasis' (μετάστασις), meaning 'displacement' or 'change of place'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The spread of cancer cells from the primary site to other parts of the body.
Pronounced as 'muh-TAS-tuh-sis'. 'muh' as in 'must', 'tas' with stress, 'tuh' as in 'tub', and 'sis' as in 'sister'.
Ελληνικά (Greek)
In Greek, it refers to a change or displacement, often used in medical contexts to describe the spread of disease.
Pronounced as 'meh-TAS-ta-sis'. 'meh' as in 'met', 'tas' with stress, 'ta' as in 'tap', and 'sis' as in 'sister'.