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  • 61benign neglect — Neglect Neg*lect , n. [L. neglectus. See {Neglect}, v.] 1. Omission of proper attention; avoidance or disregard of duty, from heedlessness, indifference, or willfulness; failure to do, use, or heed anything; culpable disregard; as, neglect of… …

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  • 62Benign tumor — Tumor Tu mor, n. [L., fr. tumere to swell: cf. F. tume[ u]r. See {Tumid}.] 1. (Med.) A morbid swelling, prominence, or growth, on any part of the body; especially, a growth produced by deposition of new tissue; a neoplasm. [1913 Webster] 2.… …

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  • 63benign prostatic hypertrophy — noun see benign prostatic hyperplasia …

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  • 64Benign paediatric heart murmur — A benign pediatric heart murmur, also innocent heart murmur or innocent murmur, is an inconsequential sound that originates from the heart and/or cardiovascular system and is heard on cardiac auscultation. By definition, an innocent murmur is not …

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  • 65Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — A prostate problem that bothers men with age, BPH generally begins in a man s 30s, evolves slowly and only causes symptoms after 50. In BPH the normal elements of the prostate gland grow in size and number. Their sheer bulk may compress the… …

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  • 66Benign melanocytic nevus — A benign melanocytic nevus (also known as a Banal nevus, Common acquired melanocytic nevus, Mole, Nevocellular nevus, and Nevocytic nevus ) is a cutaneous condition characterised by well circumscribed, round or ovoid lesions, generally measuring… …

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  • 67benign hemangioendothelioma — a benign neoplasm of blood vessel endothelium; the term is usually used to denote an infantile hemangioendothelioma …

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  • 68benign fibrous histiocytoma — any of a group of benign skin tumors found in the dermis and containing macrophages and fibroblasts. This term is variable; some authorities broadly include neoplasms such as dermatofibroma, nodular subepidermal fibrosis, and sclerosing… …

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  • 69benign cephalic histiocytosis — a rare, self limited skin disorder usually seen on the faces of young children, characterized by comma shaped, discolored macules and papules that contain macrophages. Some authorities consider this condition, benign fibrous histiocytoma, and… …

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  • 70benign mesenchymoma — a benign tumor composed of two or more clearly recognizable mesenchymal elements in addition to fibrous tissue …

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