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Benign Tumor Definition:

  • A self-contained mass within an organ that does not spread into adjacent tissue.

    Foundations in Microbiology by Kathleen Park Talaro, Arthur Talaro



Benign Tumor Notes:

Benign tumors, as opposed to malignant tumors, do not invade or spread in the nearby tissues of the body or to other body parts. Cancer such as malignant tumors can spread throughout the body. Benign tumors are not considered a serious disease however, if they are interfering with nerves or blood vessels, so they can be considered as a serious condition.

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