Benign

Benign

A mild illness; when applied to an abnormal growth of cells (viz, a neoplasm), it connotes a slowly progressing defect that is not invading adjacent tissues (in contrast to the rapid growth and invasive behaviour of a malignant neoplasm).

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Category: Pharmacy
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