Noncancerous Sentence Examples

Osteochondromas, which usually develop between the ages of ten and 20, are the most common noncancerous primary bone tumors.

A history of noncancerous bone disease also increases bone-cancer risk.

Lichen planus-A noncancerous, chronic itchy skin disease that causes small, flat purple plaques on wrists, forearm, ankles.

Tuberous sclerosis is a genetic disorder in which noncancerous (benign) tumors grow on the brain, skin, kidneys, eyes, heart, and lungs.

The most common cause of acromegaly and gigantism is the development of a noncancerous tumor within the pituitary, called a pituitary adenoma.

Adenoma-A type of noncancerous (benign) tumor that often involves the overgrowth of certain cells found in glands.

In women with certain health problems, however, oral contraceptives may cause problems such as liver cancer, noncancerous liver tumors, blood clots, or stroke.

Vascular birthmarks are benign (noncancerous) skin growths comprised of rapidly growing or poorly formed blood vessels or lymph vessels.

Pheochromocytoma is usually a benign (noncancerous) tumor that causes excessive secretion of adrenal hormones.