Cancerous cells that have the ability to travel throughout the body, spreading into other areas, are referred to as:
A. neoplasms
B. mitotic inhibitors
C. metastasis
D. malignancy
C. metastasis
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Convert 16 drams to milliliters: _________ (use appropriate unit notation)
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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