adjective
- not containing or affected by cancer; benign
Usage: medical
Examples
- The biopsy results showed the tumor was noncancerous.
- Doctors confirmed the growth was noncancerous and could be easily removed.
- Most skin moles are noncancerous and pose no health risk.
- The patient was relieved to learn the lump was noncancerous.
- Regular screenings help distinguish between cancerous and noncancerous cells.
- The noncancerous cyst required no immediate treatment.