benign growth
Noncancerous tissue mass
A benign growth is a tumor or abnormal mass that is not cancerous—it doesn't invade surrounding tissue or spread to other parts of the body.
Though usually harmless, benign growths may require removal if they press on nerves, block blood flow, or cause discomfort: The doctor assured her the lump was a benign growth that could be easily removed.
- tumorAbnormal tissue mass
- cystFluid-filled tissue sac
- polypFleshy membrane projection
- noduleRounded small lump
- moleSubterranean insectivore
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- growthsgrowths, tumor, tumors, tumour, lump
- medical findingscyst, tumor, lesion, polyp, hernia
- tumorstumor, cancer, malignant tumor, carcinoma, adenocarcinoma
- gynecologyPap smear, cervix, pelvic exam, colposcopy, ovary
- glandssalivary gland, adrenal glands, sweat gland, adrenal gland, sebaceous gland
- pathologycancer, disease, infection, tumor, lesion
medical pathology
benign growthmalignant growth
Harmful, spreading tumor
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