암세포가 처음 발생한 부위에서 다른 부위로 퍼지는 현상 또는 그로 인해 생긴 전이암
The spread of cancer cells from the primary site to other parts of the body, or a secondary growth produced by this process.
예문:
"The oncologist explained that the primary tumor had undergone metastasis to the liver."
"Advanced imaging techniques help in identifying occult metastasis that might otherwise be missed."
"Early detection is the most effective way to prevent the metastasis of malignant cells."
물리적 또는 화학적 맥락에서의 상태 변화, 전이 또는 변질
A change or transition in state, position, or form, particularly in a physical or chemical context.
예문:
"The study focuses on the metastasis of atomic structures when subjected to extreme pressure."
"Thermal energy can trigger the metastasis of certain chemical compounds into more stable forms."
한 주제에서 다른 주제로의 급격한 전환 또는 논점의 급변전
A rapid transition from one point or subject to another, often used as a technique to deflect criticism or change the course of an argument.
예문:
"The politician's speech was marked by a clever metastasis to avoid the reporter's difficult question."
"In classical rhetoric, metastasis allows a writer to bridge two seemingly unrelated themes within a single paragraph."