benign

inofensivo, benigno

Que no suele causar daño ni perjuicios.

En inglés sencillo: Not likely to cause harm or damage.

• The change had a benign effect.
• They chose a more environmentally benign chemical.
• Her presence was a benign influence on the group.

Sinónimos: harmless, mild

Antónimos: harmful

Expresiones frecuentes: benign influence, benign effect, environmentally benign

benigno

Que no supone un peligro grave para la salud; si es un tumor, que no es canceroso.

En inglés sencillo: A medical condition that is not a serious health threat; a growth that is not cancer.

• The lump was benign.
• Tests confirmed that she had a benign tumour.
• This benign condition usually needs no treatment.

Sinónimos: non-cancerous

Antónimos: malignant

Expresiones frecuentes: benign tumour, benign growth, benign condition