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What term is used, when cancer cells spread to a distant site? - Biology (Theory)

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What term is used, when cancer cells spread to a distant site?

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When cancer cells break away from the original (primary) tumor and spread to distant parts of the body through the blood or lymph, the process is called metastasis. It leads to the formation of secondary tumors in other organs.

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Chapter 10: Human Health and Diseases - TEST YOUR PROGRESS [Page 428]

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Nootan Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 10 Human Health and Diseases
TEST YOUR PROGRESS | Q 7. | Page 428
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