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Benign Tumor

Benign (pronunciation: /bɪˈnaɪn/) is a term used in medicine to describe a condition, tumor, or growth that is not cancerous. This means it does not spread to other parts of the body. It does not invade nearby tissue. Sometimes, a benign tumor can grow large enough to cause problems when it presses on nearby organs, such as the brain.

Etymology

The term "benign" comes from the Latin word "benignus", which means "kind" or "favorable". In medical terminology, it is used to refer to conditions that are mild or non-threatening in nature.

Related Terms

  • Malignant: A term used to describe a severe and progressively worsening disease. The term is most familiar as a description of cancer. A malignant tumor can invade its surroundings and spread to other parts of the body.
  • Neoplasm: An abnormal growth of tissue which, if it forms a mass, is commonly referred to as a tumor. This abnormal growth (neoplasia) usually but not always forms a mass.
  • Carcinoma: A type of cancer that starts in cells that make up the skin or the tissue lining organs, such as the liver or kidneys.
  • Metastasis: The spread of cancer cells from the place where they first formed to another part of the body.

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