The term 'metastasis' refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The term 'metastasis' refers to:
A. Inflammation
B. Programmed cell death
C. Benign tumor growth
D. Spread of cancer cells to distant sites
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Metastasis is the process by which malignant cancer cells detach from the primary tumor, travel through the blood or lymph, and establish secondary tumors in other organs. Benign tumors do not metastasize. Apoptosis is programmed cell death.

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