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Definition of benign - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
character traitgentle and kind
- Her benign smile made everyone feel welcome..
2.
medicalTECH. not harmful in effectTECH.
- The tumor was found to be benign, which was a relief..
3.
situationRare pleasant and beneficial in influenceRare
- The benign conditions helped the plants thrive.
Expressions with benign
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failure to act while assuming no harm will result
The company's benign neglect of safety protocols led to several accidents.
non-cancerous growth in body tissues
The doctor confirmed it was a benign tumor, not requiring surgery.
non-cancerous growth in body tissue
The doctor confirmed the lump was a benign tumour, not requiring surgery..
noncancerous prostate gland growth common in older men
Benign prostatic hyperplasia can cause urinary problems in older men.
Origin of benign
Latin, benignus (kind)
Terms with benign included in their meaning
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medical
benign tumor from glandular tissue
medical
benign inflammation of the costal cartilage causing rib pain
growth
benign tumor in the uterus
medical
small benign wart on genitals or anus
dermatology
benign skin growth known as acrochordon
medical
benign tumor on the nerve that connects the ear to the brain
medical
benign tumor with glandular and fibrous tissue
medical
benign skin growths linked to tuberous sclerosis
medical
rare benign tumor of the upper or lower jaw
medical
benign tumor made of small blood vessels
lymphatic vessels
benign tumor made of lymphatic vessels
acr: benign prostatic hyperplasia
condition where prostate gets bigger in older men
abr: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
short episodes of dizziness from head movements
acr: benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
condition causing dizziness with head movements
medical
benign tumor formed from cartilage cells
medical
condition with multiple benign cartilage tumors
medical
small benign wart on genitals or anus
medical
benign tumor with cystic and glandular structures
medical
common benign skin growth often firm and raised
medical
benign cyst with skin, hair, or teeth inside
tumor
benign cartilaginous tumour in hand or foot bones
medical
disorder with multiple benign cartilage tumors in bones
medical
benign bony growth on a bone or tooth
medical
benign breast tumor common in young women
Examples of benign in a sentence
The teacher's benign attitude comforted the students. The benign cyst required no further treatment. His condition was diagnosed as benign. The benign weather made for a perfect picnic day. His benign influence improved the team's morale.
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- French:bienveillant, bénin, ...
- German:gütig, gutartig, ...
- Italian:benevolo, benigno, ...
- Spanish:benigno, favorable, ...
- Portuguese:gentil, benigno, ...
- Chinese:仁慈, 无害, ...
- Japanese:優しい, 良性, ...
- Arabic:وَدُود, حَميد, ...
- Hebrew:עָדִין, שָׁפִיר, ...
- Russian:мягкий, доброкачественный, ...
- Ukrainian:лагідний, доброякісний, ...
- Hindi:सौम्य, अहानिकर, ...
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