Metastasis is a term that refers
A) specifically to malignant tumors.
B) to tumors that have spread from the lungs to the brain.
C) to infiltrating tumors.
D) to the spread of disease from one organ to another.
E) to tumors and other growths that are attracted to neural tissue.

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Metastasis refers to the spread of disease from one organ to another, not just limited to tumors. This can occur in both malignant and benign conditions. Choice A is incorrect because it only refers to malignant tumors. Choice B is incorrect because it is too specific and limits the definition of metastasis to only one example. Choice C is incorrect because it only refers to infiltrating tumors. Choice E is incorrect because it is not a widely recognized definition of metastasis.

Metastasis Is a Term That Refers