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benign tumour

/bɪˈnaɪn ˈtjuːmə/

Tradução: Tumor não canceroso que não invade os tecidos vizinhos nem se espalha para outras partes do corpo, geralmente crescendo devagar e representando risco mínimo à saúde.

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/bɪˈnaɪn ˈtjuːmə/C1formalmedical
  • ptTumor não canceroso que não invade os tecidos vizinhos nem se espalha para outras partes do corpo, geralmente crescendo devagar e representando risco mínimo à saúde.

A non-cancerous growth in the body that does not invade nearby tissues or spread to other parts of the body, typically growing slowly and posing minimal health risk.

  1. Non-cancerous growthB2formal

    An abnormal mass of cells that grows in the body but does not spread to other parts or invade nearby tissues.

    ptTumor benigno

    • The doctor confirmed that the lump was a benign tumour and not cancer.
    • Benign tumours usually grow slowly and are rarely life-threatening.
    • Surgery may be recommended to remove a benign tumour if it causes discomfort.