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Definition of Benign

1. Adjective. Not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor).

2. Adjective. Pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence. "The benign influence of pure air"

3. Adjective. Kindness of disposition or manner. "Benign intentions"

Definition of Benign

1. a. Of a kind or gentle disposition; gracious; generous; favorable; benignant.

Definition of Benign

1. kind [adj] : BENIGNLY [adv] - See also: kind

Medical Definition of Benign

1. Something that does not metastasise and treatment or removal is curative. Compare: malignant. Origin: L. Benignus (11 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Benign

Bengal kino Bengal light Bengal rose Bengal tiger Benghal bean Benghazi beni benight benight benighted

benightedly benightedness benightednesses benights benign (current term) benign (current term) benignancies benignancy benignant benignantly

benigner benignest benignities benignity benignly benign albuminuria benign bone aneurysm benign cementoblastoma benign childhood epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes benign dry pleurisy

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