benign

innocuo, benigno

Che difficilmente causa danni o fa male.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: harmless, mild

Contrari: harmful

Espressioni comuni: benign influence, benign effect, environmentally benign

benigno

Che non minaccia gravemente la salute; detto di un tumore, non canceroso.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: non-cancerous

Contrari: malignant

Espressioni comuni: benign tumour, benign growth, benign condition