The spreading of cancer cells around the body from the original source is called:

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Metastasis refers to the spreading of cancer cells from the original site to other parts of the body, potentially forming new tumors. Diapedesis refers to the passage of blood cells through the walls of small blood vessels, apoptosis is programmed cell death, and benign tumors do not spread to other parts of the body. Malignant tumors can spread, but the term "metastasis" specifically refers to the process of spread.

The Spreading of Cancer Cells Around the Body from the Original