benign
adj. non-malignant; favorable; kind, gentle; compassionate | ||||
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Benign Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Benign
(a.)
Of a mild type or character; as, a benign disease.
(a.)
Of a kind or gentle disposition; gracious; generous; favorable; benignant.
(a.)
Exhibiting or manifesting kindness, gentleness, favor, etc.; mild; kindly; salutary; wholesome.
(a.)
Of a mild type or character; as, a benign disease.
(a.)
Of a kind or gentle disposition; gracious; generous; favorable; benignant.
(a.)
Exhibiting or manifesting kindness, gentleness, favor, etc.; mild; kindly; salutary; wholesome.
| WordNet 2.0 |
benign
Adjective
1. not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor)
(antonym) malignant
(classification) pathology
2. pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence; "a benign smile"; "the benign sky"; "the benign influence of pure air"
(synonym) benignant
(antonym) malign
(similar) harmless, nonmalignant
(see-also) harmless
(attribute) benignity, benignancy, graciousness
3. of disposition or manner; "the benign ruler of millions"; "benign intentions"
(similar) kind
Adjective
1. not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor)
(antonym) malignant
(classification) pathology
2. pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence; "a benign smile"; "the benign sky"; "the benign influence of pure air"
(synonym) benignant
(antonym) malign
(similar) harmless, nonmalignant
(see-also) harmless
(attribute) benignity, benignancy, graciousness
3. of disposition or manner; "the benign ruler of millions"; "benign intentions"
(similar) kind
| GLOSSARY OF ESOTERIC WORDS |
benign
(a) of a gentle disposition, gracious, kindly, showing kindness and gentleness.
(b) harmless, innocuous.
bene (well, good)
kindly ;favorable ;not malignant (disease) ;Ex. benign tumor
***The old man was well liked because of his benign attitude toward friend and stranger alike.
(a) of a gentle disposition, gracious, kindly, showing kindness and gentleness.
(b) harmless, innocuous.
bene (well, good)
kindly ;favorable ;not malignant (disease) ;Ex. benign tumor
***The old man was well liked because of his benign attitude toward friend and stranger alike.
| hEnglish - advanced version |
benign
benign
\be*nign"\ (&?;), a. [oe. benigne, bening, of. benigne, f. bénin, fem. bénigne, fr. l. benignus, contr. from benigenus; bonus good + root of genus kind. see bounty, and genus.]
1. of a kind or gentle disposition; gracious; generous; favorable; benignant. creator bounteous and benign.
2. exhibiting or manifesting kindness, gentleness, favor, etc.; mild; kindly; salutary; wholesome. kind influences and benign aspects.
3. of a mild type or character; as, a benign disease.
similar words(1)
benign tumor
benign
\be*nign"\ (&?;), a. [oe. benigne, bening, of. benigne, f. bénin, fem. bénigne, fr. l. benignus, contr. from benigenus; bonus good + root of genus kind. see bounty, and genus.]
1. of a kind or gentle disposition; gracious; generous; favorable; benignant. creator bounteous and benign.
2. exhibiting or manifesting kindness, gentleness, favor, etc.; mild; kindly; salutary; wholesome. kind influences and benign aspects.
3. of a mild type or character; as, a benign disease.
similar words(1)
benign tumor
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benign
Good and kind of heart.
Good and kind of heart.
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benign
caoin
caoin
Benign Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
benign
[beh-NINE]
Not cancerous. Benign tumors do not spread to tissues around them or to other parts of the body.
[beh-NINE]
Not cancerous. Benign tumors do not spread to tissues around them or to other parts of the body.
| Dictionary of Medicine (Shahram) |
Benign
Not cancer; does not invade surrounding tissue or spread to other parts of the body.
Not cancer; does not invade surrounding tissue or spread to other parts of the body.
| Aids Glossary |
benign
refers to a mild, non-lethal illness, especially a non-cancerous neoplasm. Contrast with malignant.
refers to a mild, non-lethal illness, especially a non-cancerous neoplasm. Contrast with malignant.
| Hepatitis Central (TM) Liver Disease Medical Glossary |
Benign
Not malignant or cancerous. Won't spread to other parts of the body
Not malignant or cancerous. Won't spread to other parts of the body
| Terms and Definitions |
Benign (be-NINE)
Not cancerous; does not invade nearby tissue or spread to other parts of the body.
Not cancerous; does not invade nearby tissue or spread to other parts of the body.
| Muscle Pain |
Benign
denoting the mild character of the nonmalignant character of a neoplasm.
denoting the mild character of the nonmalignant character of a neoplasm.
Benign Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Benign
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Benign Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Benign
Benign (from the Latin roots bene- = "well" and -genus = "born"), a polyvalent term (refer ), is employed with a specific denotation as a medical term in medical discourse to describe a mild and nonprogressive disease. The term is most familiar as a description of a non-cancerous (non-malignant) tumor or neoplasm, but may also refer to other mild health conditions.
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