Benign

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001189",
  "term": "Benign",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Describing a condition or growth that is not malignant and does not invade surrounding tissues or spread to distant sites in the body. Such growths are generally localized and do not pose an immediate threat to life. A common example is a benign tumor, which remains confined to its original location.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "metastasis"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1175 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/benign/"
}