benign
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Gentle and harmless, or, in medicine, not cancerous.
Synonyms and antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The doctor was relieved to confirm that the lump was _____."
Answer: benign
In your own words, what does "benign" mean?
Gentle and harmless, or, in medicine, not cancerous.
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