Cancer that has spread to another organ is called
A) carcinoma
B) carcinogenic
C) metastasis
D) oncogenic

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When cancer cells break away from the original tumor and spread to another part of the body, it is called metastasis. Carcinoma refers to a type of cancer that starts in cells that make up the skin or the lining of organs. Carcinogenic refers to substances or agents that can cause cancer. Oncogenic refers to genes that can cause cancer.

Cancer That Has Spread to Another Organ Is Called