"Benign tumors" are abnormal growths in the body that are not cancerous. Unlike cancerous tumors, they do not spread to other parts of the body and are generally not life-threatening. Full definition
Colon cancer development starts with the formation of benign tumours called adenomas. (sciencedaily.com)
TSC causes benign tumours in several different organs, including the brain, and can begin in early childhood. (kcl.ac.uk)
The findings suggest that defects in the epidermal barrier protected the genetically engineered mice against benign tumour formation. (sciencedaily.com)