nonmalignant
/nɑnməˈlɪɡnənt/
adjective
- Not cancerous; not harmful or life-threatening (used especially for tumors or growths).
- She was relieved to learn that the growth was nonmalignant.
- The doctor said the lump is nonmalignant and nothing to worry about.
- Nonmalignant tumors usually do not spread to other parts of the body.