Match each definition with the correct term.
-metastasis
A)malignant tumor derived from connective tissue
B)malignant tumor derived from muscle tissue
C)malignant tumor in the upper shaft of long bones
D)new cancer site resulting from spreading
E)process by which cancer spreads

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Metastasis refers to the spread of cancer to other parts of the body, resulting in new cancer sites.

Answer: A
 Sarcoma is a type of cancer that arises from connective tissue, such as bone, cartilage, or muscle.

Answer: B
 Rhabdomyosarcoma is a type of cancer that arises from muscle tissue.

Answer: C
 Osteosarcoma is a type of bone cancer that typically occurs in the upper shaft of long bones, such as the femur.

Answer: E
 Metastasis is the process by which cancer cells break away from the primary tumor and spread to other parts of the body, where they can form secondary tumors.

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term