Match each definition with the correct term.
-metastasize
A)process by which cancer spreads
B)new cancer site caused by spreading process
C)malignant tumor that occurs in epithelial tissue
D)malignant tumor that arises from connective tissue
E)malignant tumor in its original position

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Metastasize refers to the process by which cancer spreads from its original site to other parts of the body.

Answer: B
 Metastasis is the formation of a new cancer site in another part of the body due to the spreading process.

Answer: C
 Carcinoma is a type of cancer that occurs in epithelial tissue, which is the tissue that lines the internal and external surfaces of the body.

Answer: D
 Sarcoma is a type of cancer that arises from connective tissue, which includes muscle, bone, cartilage, and fat.

Answer: E
 Primary tumor refers to a malignant tumor in its original position, before it has spread to other parts of the body.

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term