Pronunciation of 'Metastasis'
The word 'Metastasis' originates from Greek and is used in medical terminology to describe the spread of a disease, particularly cancer, from one organ or part to another. Below are its pronunciations and meanings.
The term 'Metastasis' comes from the Greek word 'μετάστασις' (metástasis), meaning 'displacement' or 'change of position'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The spread of cancer cells or other disease agents from the primary site to other parts of the body.
Pronounced as 'muh-TAS-tuh-sis', with stress on the second syllable. 'Muh' as in 'muh', 'TAS' as in 'task', 'tuh' as in 'tuh', and 'sis' as in 'sis'.
Ελληνικά (Greek)
In Greek, 'μετάστασις' refers to a change in position or displacement, often used metaphorically or medically.
Pronounced as 'meh-TAS-ta-sis', with stress on the second syllable. 'Meh' as in 'meh', 'TAS' as in 'task', 'ta' as in 'ta', and 'sis' as in 'sis'.