The spread of cancer cells beyond the tissue where they originated is called
A) mitosis.
B) apoptosis.
C) metastasis.
D) angiogenesis.
E) meiosis.

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Metastasis refers to the spread of cancer cells from the primary tumor to other parts of the body. Mitosis and apoptosis are cellular processes related to cell division and death, respectively. Angiogenesis is the formation of new blood vessels and is often involved in cancer growth, but it is not specifically related to the spread of cancer cells. Meiosis is a type of cell division that produces gametes (sperm and eggs) and is not related to cancer.

The Spread of Cancer Cells Beyond the Tissue Where They