What Term Describes a Harmless, Noncancerous or Precancerous Tumor

Question

What term describes a harmless, noncancerous or precancerous tumor?
A) benign
B) carcinogenic
C) malignant
D) metastatic

Accepted Answer

Benign tumors are noncancerous and do not spread to other parts of the body. They may grow in size but do not invade neighboring tissues or metastasize to other organs. They are generally not life-threatening, but their location and size can cause problems if they press on nearby structures or organs.