áttétképzdési

The Hungarian word "áttétképzdési" translates to "metastasis" or "metastatic development" in English, referring to the biological process where disease, most commonly cancer, spreads from its original site to other parts of the body. This spread occurs when cells from a primary tumor break away, travel through the bloodstream or lymphatic system, and form new tumors in distant locations.

Metastasis is a critical characteristic of malignant tumors and a major cause of cancer-related deaths. The process involves several stages: local invasion, intravasation (entering blood or lymph vessels), survival in circulation, extravasation (exiting blood or lymph vessels), and finally, colonization and growth at the new site. Understanding áttétképzdési is crucial for diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of various cancers. Medical professionals actively seek to prevent or treat metastasis as it significantly impacts a patient's outcome. Diagnostic imaging techniques and biopsies are often used to detect and confirm the presence of metastatic disease. Treatment strategies for metastatic cancer can include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, often tailored to the specific type and location of the cancer.