benign cells
Not a threat
Benign cells are cells that lack the characteristics of cancer—they don't invade surrounding tissue or spread to other parts of the body.
A tumor made of benign cells may grow but stays contained: The biopsy showed benign cells, so no further treatment was needed.
Benign contrasts with malignant, which describes cancerous growth.
- normalConforming to standard
- healthyIn good physical condition
- noncancerousNot posing mortal threat
- tumorAbnormal tissue mass
- growthIncrease in size
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pathological potential
benign cellsmalignant cells
Harmful, uncontrolled tissue growth
malignancy · carcinoma · adenocarcinoma · precancerous cells
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