How Do You Spell METASTASISE?

Pronunciation: [mˌɛtəstˈasa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Metastasis is the process in which cancer cells spread from their original site to other parts of the body. The correct spelling of the verb form of this word is "metastasize" in American English and "metastasise" in British English. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /mɛtəˈstæsaɪz/, which breaks down into four syllables: me-ta-sta-size. The stress is on the second syllable, which is pronounced with a short "a" sound. The word's spelling reflects its Greek root, "metastasis," meaning "change of position."

METASTASISE Meaning and Definition

1. Metastasise is a verb that primarily refers to the process by which cancer cells spread from its primary site to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or bloodstream. This term is mainly used in the medical field to describe the malignant transformation of cells resulting in the formation of secondary tumors or metastases.

   Metastasis occurs when cancer cells detach from the original tumor and invade nearby tissues or break away and travel to distant organs. Once in the new location, these malignant cells give rise to new tumors and continue to grow and divide, eventually causing damage and impairment of the affected organs. This process is one of the critical factors in the progression and advancement of cancer.

   Metastasise is not exclusive to one particular type of cancer and can occur in various forms of the disease, including breast, lung, prostate, and colon cancers, among others. The ability of cancer cells to metastasize is a significant concern in cancer prognosis and treatment, as it increases the difficulty of eradicating the disease and lowers the chances of successful treatment outcomes.

   Understanding the mechanisms and drivers behind metastasis is crucial to developing effective therapies that can prevent or inhibit the spread of cancer cells.

Common Misspellings for METASTASISE

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Etymology of METASTASISE

The word "metastasise" is derived from the Greek word "metastasis", which means "a change of place" or "a transference". It is a combination of the prefix "meta-" meaning "beyond" or "transformation" and "stasis" meaning "standing" or "position". In medical terminology, "metastasis" refers to the spread of cancerous cells from a primary tumor to other parts of the body. The verb form "metastasise" or "metastasize" is used to describe the process of cancer cells spreading or undergoing metastasis.

Similar spelling words for METASTASISE

• metastasize,
• metastatic,
• Metastases,
• metastable,
• metastability,
• metastasis.

Conjugate verb Metastasise

CONDITIONAL

I would metastasise

you would metastasise

he/she/it would metastasise

we would metastasise

they would metastasise

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be metastasising

you would be metastasising

he/she/it would be metastasising

we would be metastasising

they would be metastasising

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have metastasise

you would have metastasise

he/she/it would have metastasise

we would have metastasise

they would have metastasise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been metastasising

you would have been metastasising

he/she/it would have been metastasising

we would have been metastasising

they would have been metastasising

FUTURE

I will metastasise

you will metastasise

he/she/it will metastasise

we will metastasise

they will metastasise

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be metastasising

you will be metastasising

he/she/it will be metastasising

we will be metastasising

they will be metastasising

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have metastasised

you will have metastasised

he/she/it will have metastasised

we will have metastasised

they will have metastasised

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been metastasising

you will have been metastasising

he/she/it will have been metastasising

we will have been metastasising

they will have been metastasising

IMPERATIVE

you metastasise

we let´s metastasise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to metastasise

PAST

I metastasised

you metastasised

he/she/it metastasised

we metastasised

they metastasised

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was metastasising

you were metastasising

he/she/it was metastasising

we were metastasising

they were metastasising

PAST PARTICIPLE

metastasised

PAST PERFECT

I had metastasised

you had metastasised

he/she/it had metastasised

we had metastasised

they had metastasised

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been metastasising

you had been metastasising

he/she/it had been metastasising

we had been metastasising

they had been metastasising

PRESENT

I metastasise

you metastasise

he/she/it metastasises

we metastasise

they metastasise

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am metastasising

you are metastasising

he/she/it is metastasising

we are metastasising

they are metastasising

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

metastasising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have metastasised

you have metastasised

he/she/it has metastasised

we have metastasised

they have metastasised

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been metastasising

you have been metastasising

he/she/it has been metastasising

we have been metastasising

they have been metastasising

I would have metastasised

we would have metastasised

you would have metastasised

he/she/it would have metastasised

they would have metastasised