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Word

mets

/ˈmɛts/

Definition

n. a short word for cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.

n. Abbreviation for metastases. Used colloquially among medical professionals to describe secondary tumours.

Examples

“The nurse mets the medication to the patient every morning.”

“In the emergency room, the staff quickly mets the necessary fluids to stabilize the patient's condition.”

“Historical records indicate that the physician mets a variety of herbal tinctures to the soldiers, though their efficacy remained largely unproven by modern standards.”

Examples

simple

“The nurse mets the medication to the patient every morning.”

contextual

“In the emergency room, the staff quickly mets the necessary fluids to stabilize the patient's condition.”

complex

“Historical records indicate that the physician mets a variety of herbal tinctures to the soldiers, though their efficacy remained largely unproven by modern standards.”

Usage

Usually plural; almost exclusively used in clinical settings between colleagues.

Teaching tip

This is highly specialised medical jargon. While common in hospitals, it may sound insensitive if used when speaking directly to a patient or their family.

Synonyms

metastasessecondary tumours

Domain

Medicine

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Level
C2 · Proficiency
Frequency
Frequent
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Informal, Technical

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