(meta-stat-ic) 3 syllables

Definition

relating to cancer that has spread from the original site to other parts of the body

Example Sentence

The metastatic spread of cancer is a crucial turning point, changing it from a local issue to a serious widespread problem.

More Example Sentences

Doctors study how metastatic cells travel through the body to understand cancer better.

Synonyms

spreading, dispersing

Antonyms

localized

Syllables count: 3