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The spread of cancerous cells to distant...

The spread of cancerous cells to distant sites is termed

A

Metastasis

B

Metachrosis

C

Metamorphosis

D

Metagenesis

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Metastasis: It is the property of cancerous cells to spread to distant sites through blood and starting a new tumor formation wherever they get lodged in the body.
Metachrosis: Ability of animals to change the intensity of colour.
Metamorphosis: The process of transformation from an immature form to an adult form in two or more distinct stages.
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