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Metastasing

Definition:

Metastasing is the present participle of the verb "metastase," which means to spread to other parts of the body, especially in reference to cancer cells.

Sense 1:

Noun:

The act of metastasizing or the process by which cancer cells spread from the original tumor to other parts of the body.

Example Sentence:

Metastasing is a severe complication of cancer that significantly reduces the chances of successful treatment.

Sense 2:

Adjective:

Describing something that is undergoing or likely to undergo metastasis.

Example Sentence:

Early detection is crucial in treating metastasing tumors before they become untreatable.

Sense 3:

Verb:

The act of spreading or transferring a concept, idea, or influence from one person or place to another.

Example Sentence:

The idea of sustainability is slowly metastasing into the minds of young entrepreneurs worldwide.