Benignity
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Benignity (Latin bene- = "well" and "-ignis" = "fire"), is a medical term used to describe a condition that is harmless.
A tumor or other condition is often described as benign to emphasize that it is not cancer or malignant.
Uses of "benign" in oncology:
- Benign tumor, generally synonymous with benign neoplasm.
Non-oncologic disorders referred to as "benign":
- Benign intracranial hypertension
- Benign myalgic encephalomyelitis
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia
- Benign tertian malaria (Malaria caused specifically by Plasmodium vivax or Plasmodium ovale)
