A tumour that releases cells, leading to the spread of cancer to other regions of the body, is said to do which of the following?

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Metastasis refers to the spread of cancer from one part of the body to another, and it is often facilitated by tumours releasing cells that can travel through the bloodstream or lymphatic system to other regions. Therefore, the correct term for this process is metastasis, not promotion, augmentation, or infiltration downstream.

A Tumour That Releases Cells, Leading to the Spread of Cancer