Nonmalignant Tumor (Noun)
Meaning
A tumor that is not cancerous.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor informed the patient that the tumor was nonmalignant and could be easily removed with surgery.
- A nonmalignant tumor can still cause health problems by pressing on surrounding tissues and organs.
- After conducting a biopsy, the pathologist determined that the growth was a nonmalignant tumor and not a cause for concern.
- Although the tumor was large, it was classified as nonmalignant and would not spread to other parts of the body.
- The patient was relieved to learn that the lump on her breast was a nonmalignant tumor that could be treated with medication.