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MeSH Heading: Neoplasm Metastasis
Tree Number(s): C04.697.650; C23.550.727.650
Unique ID: D009362
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D009362
Annotation: use only for metastatic process or neoplasm metastasis in general; unlikely as NIM coordinate: prefer /‌second with organ/neoplasm and histological type for metastatic neoplasms; do not confuse with NEOPLASM INVASIVENESS; LEUKEMIC INFILTRATION; NEOPLASMS, SECOND PRIMARY or NEOPLASM, RESIDUAL
Scope Note: The transfer of a neoplasm from one organ or part of the body to another remote from the primary site.
Entry Version: NEOPL METASTASIS
Entry Term(s): Metastase; Metastases, Neoplasm; Metastasis; Metastasis, Neoplasm; Neoplasm Metastases
NLM Classification #: QZ 203
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2020/05/27

Allowable Qualifiers: diagnosis (DI)

diagnostic imaging (DG)

drug therapy (DT)

genetics (GE)

immunology (IM)

pathology (PA)

physiopathology (PP)

prevention & control (PC)

radiotherapy (RT)

therapy (TH)

ultrastructure (UL)

Concept UI: M0014577
Scope Note: The transfer of a neoplasm from one organ or part of the body to another remote from the primary site.
Terms: Neoplasm Metastasis Preferred Term
Term UI T027903
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1966); Metastase
Term UI T000996714
Date11/15/2019
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (2021); Metastasis
Term UI T027899
Date03/30/1974
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID UNK (19XX); Metastases, Neoplasm
Term UI T027900
Date08/31/1993
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1995); Metastasis, Neoplasm
Term UI T027901
Date08/31/1993
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1995); Neoplasm Metastases
Term UI T027902
Date08/31/1993
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1995)

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