- benign be·nign adj
- [bɪ'naɪn]
benevolo (-a), Med benigno (-a)
the tumour was benign — il tumore era benigno
English-Italian dictionary. 2013.
benign be·nign adj
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benign — Denoting the mild character of an illness or the nonmalignant character of a neoplasm. [through O.Fr., fr. L. benignus, kind] * * * be·nign bi nīn adj 1) of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life <benign malaria>… … Medical dictionary
benign — be|nign adj., t, e (godartet); en benign svulst … Dansk ordbog
benign — be•nign [[t]bɪˈnaɪn[/t]] adj. 1) of kindly disposition; gracious: a benign king[/ex] 2) showing or expressive of gentleness or kindness 3) favorable; propitious: benign omens[/ex] 4) clement: benign weather[/ex] 5) pat not malignant • Etymology:… … From formal English to slang
benign — be|nign [bıˈnaın] adj [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: benigne, from Latin benignus, from bene well + gigni to be born ] 1.) kind and gentle ▪ He shook his head in benign amusement. 2.) a benign ↑tumour (=unnatural growth in the body) is… … Dictionary of contemporary English
benign — be·nign || bɪ naɪn adj. non malignant; favorable; kind, gentle; compassionate … English contemporary dictionary
