adj 1  :  of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life < malaria>  <a tumor>  - compare MALIGNANT1    2  :  having a good prognosis  :  responding favorably to treatment <a psychosis>  .
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  bun·ion 
 
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