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Spreading
Spreading (/ˈsprɛdɪŋ/) is a term often used in the medical field to describe the process by which a disease or condition extends or disseminates to other parts of the body.
Etymology
The term "spreading" originates from the Old English word "sprǣdan", which means to extend or stretch out.
Related Terms
- Metastasis: This is a term used to describe the spread of cancer cells from the place where they first formed to another part of the body.
- Infection: This refers to the invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are not normally present within the body.
- Contagion: This is the communication of disease from one person to another by close contact.
- Dissemination: This is the act of spreading something, especially information, widely; circulation.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Spreading
- Wikipedia's article - Spreading
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