metastasize
US /metˈæs.tə.saɪz/
UK /metˈæs.tə.saɪz/
1.
to spread to other sites in the body by metastasis
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The cancer cells began to metastasize to the lungs.
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Doctors are concerned the tumor might metastasize quickly.
2.
to spread or extend to other areas or aspects
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The problem began in one department and quickly metastasized throughout the entire company.
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His bad habits started to metastasize into other areas of his life.