WordNet
benign tumour
n. a tumor that is not cancerous [syn: benign tumor, nonmalignant tumor, nonmalignant tumour, nonmalignant neoplasm]
Usage examples of "benign tumour".
At an earlier period she had undergone an operation for the removal of a benign tumour with a fortitude that astonished Dr Maturin, accustomed though he was to the uncomplaining courage of his seamen.