Pronunciation of 'Metastasis'
The word 'metastasis' refers to the spread of a disease, particularly cancer, from one part of the body to another. It originates from Greek and is commonly used in medical terminology.
The word 'metastasis' originates from the Greek word 'metástasis' (μετάστασις), meaning 'displacement' or 'change of position'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The spread of cancer or other diseases from one organ or part of the body to another.
Pronounced as ‘muh-TAS-tuh-sis’. ‘Muh’ as in ‘must’, ‘tas’ as in ‘task’, and ‘sis’ as in ‘sister’. Stress is on the second syllable.
Ελληνικά (Greek)
In Greek, it refers to a change or transfer, often used in medical contexts to describe the spread of disease.
Pronounced as ‘meh-TAS-ta-sis’. ‘Meh’ as in ‘met’, ‘tas’ as in ‘task’, and ‘sis’ as in ‘sister’. Stress is on the second syllable.