noncancerous mass
/nɑnˈkænsərəs mæs/ · non.can.cer.ous.mass
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- A noncancerous growth or tumor that is not malignant. The doctor ordered a biopsy to confirm that the noncancerous mass on the patient's lung was benign.
noun
- A collection of cells or tissue that is not cancerous, often found in the body. The patient's noncancerous mass in the breast was removed surgically to prevent any potential complications.
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Did you know? The term 'noncancerous mass' is often used interchangeably with 'benign tumor,' although 'benign' specifically refers to a non-cancerous growth that is not likely to spread to other parts of the body.