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/bɛnɪn dɪˈæɡnəsɪs/ · ben·in di·a·gno·sis
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- A medical diagnosis that is not life-threatening and can be treated effectively. The doctor gave the patient a benign diagnosis, assuring her that the condition was easily curable.
noun
- A situation or condition that is not serious or threatening. The company's financial situation was a benign diagnosis, allowing them to recover from the economic downturn.
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Did you know? The term 'benign' has its roots in the Latin word for 'kind' or 'gentle,' which is also the origin of the English word 'benignity,' meaning kindness or benevolence.