Metastatizálni

Metastatizálni is a Hungarian verb that translates to "to metastasize" in English. This term is primarily used in the field of medicine, specifically in oncology, to describe the process by which cancer cells spread from their original location in the body to other parts of the body.

When a tumor metastasizes, cancer cells break away from the primary tumor, enter the bloodstream or lymphatic system, and travel to distant sites. There, they can form new tumors, known as secondary tumors or metastases. This spread of cancer is a hallmark of advanced malignancy and significantly complicates treatment.

The process of metastasizing involves several steps, including invasion of surrounding tissues, intravasation (entering blood or lymphatic vessels), survival in circulation, extravasation (exiting vessels at a new site), and the establishment of a new tumor in the secondary location. Understanding how cancer cells metastatizálni is crucial for developing effective strategies to prevent and treat cancer. Medical professionals use this term to describe the progression and spread of a patient's disease.