noncancerous growth
/nɑnˈkænsərəs ˈɡroʊθ/ · non.can.cer.ous.growth
noun
- A tumor or mass that is not cancerous. The doctor ordered a biopsy to determine if the noncancerous growth was benign or simply a cyst.
- An abnormal increase in the size of a body part or organ that is not cancerous. The patient's noncancerous growth in her thyroid gland required surgical removal to prevent further complications.
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Did you know? The term 'noncancerous growth' is often used interchangeably with 'benign growth,' although 'benign growth' typically refers to a specific type of noncancerous tumor.