noncancerous
adjective
non·can·cer·ous
ˌnän-ˈkan(t)s-rəs 
-ˈkan(t)-sə-
: not affected with or being cancer
noncancerous patients
noncancerous tumors
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Early versions of the disease begin as noncancerous forms called polyps.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2024
Every tumor contains multitudes: A variety of cancerous and noncancerous cells—including immune cells and supportive stromal cells—contribute to the structural complexity of tumors, and therefore to variation in how different tumors respond to therapies.
—Christie Wilcox, science.org, 30 Oct. 2024
Carney complex is an extremely rare condition that causes benign (noncancerous) tumors, called myxomas, and changes to skin pigmentation.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Other surgical management: Tinnitus related to noncancerous tumors in the ears and brainstem tumors may be treated by surgically removing related tumors or lesions.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 20 Oct. 2024
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2024
Every tumor contains multitudes: A variety of cancerous and noncancerous cells—including immune cells and supportive stromal cells—contribute to the structural complexity of tumors, and therefore to variation in how different tumors respond to therapies.
—Christie Wilcox, science.org, 30 Oct. 2024
Carney complex is an extremely rare condition that causes benign (noncancerous) tumors, called myxomas, and changes to skin pigmentation.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Other surgical management: Tinnitus related to noncancerous tumors in the ears and brainstem tumors may be treated by surgically removing related tumors or lesions.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 20 Oct. 2024
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“Noncancerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noncancerous. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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noncancerous
adjective
non·can·cer·ous
-ˈkan(t)s-(ə-)rəs
variants
or non-cancerous
: not affected with or being cancer : not cancerous
noncancerous patients
noncancerous tumors
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