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benign

IPA pronunciation: /bɪˈnaɪn/

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Russian meaning

Доброкачественный, безвредный

English definition

Gentle and kindly; not harmful in effect.

Example

Biopsy results confirmed that the cellular growth was completely benign.

Collocations

benign tumor
benign influence
benign neglect

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