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Question
In malignant tumors, the cells proliferate, grow rapidly and move to other parts of the body to form new tumors. This stage of disease is called ______.
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metagenesis
metastasis
teratogenesis
mitosis
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Solution
In malignant tumors, the cells proliferate, grow rapidly and move to other parts of the body to form new tumors. This stage of disease is called metastasis.
Explanation:
In malignant tumors, the stage where cancer cells proliferate, grow rapidly, and move to other parts of the body to form new tumors is called metastasis. During metastasis, cancer cells invade surrounding tissues, enter the bloodstream or lymphatic system, and establish secondary tumors at distant sites in the body.
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