A descriptive term for conditions that present no danger to life or well-being. Benign is the opposite of malignant.
The term benign is used when describing tumors or growths that do not threaten the health of an individual.
Dictio-definitions :
1. The mild character of an illness or the non-malignant character of a neoplasm.
2. not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor)
3. of disposition or manner; "the benign ruler of millions"; "benign intentions"
4. pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence; "a benign smile"; "the benign sky"; "the benign influence of pure air"
Synonyms: ant
5. Exhibiting or manifesting kindness, gentleness, favor, etc.; mild; kindly; salutary; wholesome.
6. Of a mild type or character; as, a benign disease
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Usage :
1. Primary brain cancer originates in the brain. It can be either benign, meaning less likely to invade other tissue or malignant, meaning likelier to invade adjacent tissue. However, even a small benign tumor in an unfavorable location can cause significant problems.
2. Around 10% of feline mammary tumors are benign, meaning they will not spread except by local growth.
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Synonyms :
altruistic, beneficent, benignant, good, goodhearted, kind, kindhearted, kindly, benign
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Hindi :
हलका, मृदु
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