The phrase "metastatic lesions" refers to abnormal growths or tumors that have spread from the original site of cancer or infection to other parts of the body. Full definition
The work sheds light on the molecular basis underlying how the expression of certain genes facilitates the spread of metastatic lesions. (sciencedaily.com)
Secondly, attempts could be made to design a treatment to mimic the function of MSK1 kinase, with the aim to maintain metastatic lesions in a latent and asymptomatic state for as long as possible. (sciencedaily.com)
Right, BLI images of brain metastatic lesions of 3 representative mice from each experimental group. (cancerres.aacrjournals.org)