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characteristic of a tumor that does not invade surrounding tissues or metastasize.
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This adjective is applied to a any growth which does not invade surrounding tissue. See malignant, tumour.
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| benign prostatic hypertrophy |
The benign buildup in the prostate of "warts" or epithelial neoplasias that can block or interrupt urination, and which are usually concurrent with moderate prostate enlargement. They cause a dull ache on urination, ejaculation, and/or defecation. The diagnosis is medical, since the same subjective conditions can result from cancer of the prostate. BPH is common in men over fifty and can be the result either of diminished production of complete testosterone or poor pelvic circulation. ...
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| benign |
Mild disease or condition that is not life threatening.
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| benign prostatic hyperplasia |
(hye-per-PLAY-zha): 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 hypertrophy or BPH.
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