métastase

Definitions of métastase
  1. noun
    the spreading of a disease (especially cancer) to another part of the body
    synonyms: dissémination
  2. noun
    the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life
    synonyms: métabolisme
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    type of:
    processus biologique, processus organique
    a process occurring in living organisms
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