| benign paroxysmal positional vertigo |
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a condition caused by problems in the inner ear. Although its cause is not certain, it is most likely due to a build up of calcium in the semicircular canals of the inner ear. The principle symptom is a sudden, intense feeling that either one is spinning or the room is spinning, which usually occurs with movement of the head. Other symptoms may include nausea or vomiting. ...
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| benign |
Not cancerous. Benign tumors do not spread to tissues around them or to other parts of the body.
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| benign prostatic hypertrophy |
BPH. A benign (noncancerous) condition in which an overgrowth of prostate tissue pushes against the urethra and the bladder, blocking the flow of urine. Also called benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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| benign tumor |
a tumor that is not cancerous, which means it does not spread through the body, but may grow and become dangerous
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| benign |
A mild illness or non-malignant form of a tumor. Benign tumors usually have well defined edges and tend to grow slowly.
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