benign

(noun)

A non-malignant form of cancer.

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Examples of benign in the following topics:

  • DNA Oncogenic Viruses

    • They also cause warts and benign papillomas .
    • Papillomas are benign growths, such as warts, of epithelial cells.
    • They were discovered by making a filtered extract of a tumor from a wild rabbit and injecting the filtrate into another rabbit in which a benign papilloma grew.

  • Prostate Disorders

    • The common prostate disorders are: prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia, and prostate cancer.
    • The most common prostate disorders are: prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia, and prostate cancer.
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) occurs in older men; the prostate often enlarges to the point where urination becomes difficult.

  • Emergence of Viral Pathogens

    • Many viruses that were once benign later become pathogens through genetic change, which can occur by several mechanisms.
    • However, many viruses that were once benign later become pathogens through a genetic change, which can occur by different mechanisms.
    • The transformation of viruses from benign to pathogenic occurs via two additional processes more specific to viruses.
    • Demonstrate the ways a virus can go from benign to pathogenic

  • Ovarian Cysts

    • Most ovarian cysts are functional in nature and harmless (benign).
    • About 95% of ovarian cysts are benign .

  • Diphtheria

    • Diphtheria is an upper respiratory infection that is largely benign unless left untreated, at which point very harmful toxins are produced.

  • Overview of Cancer

    • Non-malignant tumors are referred to as benign; they are typically slower growing and are often surrounded by a membrane of connective tissue that prevents metatasis.
    • A common example of a benign tumor is a skin mole.
    • While typically asymptomatic, benign tumors can impact health, usually by impairing organ function through the compression of blood vessels or nerve fibers.

  • Biological Control of Microbes

    • Additionally, attempts were made to alter the microflora of the human intestinal tract to favor the growth of benign or beneficial bacteria or yeasts.

  • Pathogenicity Islands

    • They can be transferred as a single unit to new bacterial cells, thus conferring virulence to formerly benign strains.

  • Pathogenicity Islands and Virulence Factors

    • They can be transferred as a single unit to new bacterial cells, thus conferring virulence to formerly benign strains.

  • Normal Microbiota and Host Relationships

    • Many people think of E. coli as the bacteria that makes you sick; however while it has that capacity, it can also remain dormant and benign in your gastrointestinal tract for your entire life.