Benign growth
Benign Growth
Benign growth (pronunciation: /bɪˈnaɪn ˈɡroʊθ/) is a term used in Medicine to describe a mass or Tumor that is not cancerous.
Etymology
The term "benign" originates from the Latin word "benignus", which means "kind" or "harmless". The term "growth" is derived from the Old English word "groeiþ", which means "increase" or "expansion".
Definition
A benign growth is a non-cancerous tumor that does not invade nearby tissues or spread to other parts of the body. They are typically slow-growing and encapsulated, meaning they are confined to a specific area. Despite their non-cancerous nature, some benign growths can cause health problems depending on their location and size.
Related Terms
- Tumor: An abnormal mass of tissue that forms when cells grow and divide more than they should or do not die when they should.
- Malignant: A term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and can invade nearby tissues.
- Neoplasm: An abnormal growth of tissue, also known as a tumor.
- Cancer: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Benign growth
- Wikipedia's article - Benign growth
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