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Benigne, a term derived from the Latin word for "kindly" or "gentle," is primarily used in a medical context to describe a condition that is not cancerous. Benign tumors, for example, are growths that do not spread to other parts of the body. They may still cause problems if they grow large enough to press on surrounding tissues or organs, but they lack the aggressive and invasive characteristics of malignant tumors. Treatment for benign conditions often involves monitoring or surgical removal if they become problematic.
Beyond tumors, the concept of benign can apply to other medical findings. A benign heart murmur, for