Noncancerous in A Sentence

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    Osteochondromas, which usually develop between the ages of ten and 20, are the most common noncancerous primary bone tumors.

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    A history of noncancerous bone disease also increases bone-cancer risk.

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    Lichen planus-A noncancerous, chronic itchy skin disease that causes small, flat purple plaques on wrists, forearm, ankles.

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    Tuberous sclerosis is a genetic disorder in which noncancerous (benign) tumors grow on the brain, skin, kidneys, eyes, heart, and lungs.

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    The most common cause of acromegaly and gigantism is the development of a noncancerous tumor within the pituitary, called a pituitary adenoma.

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    Adenoma-A type of noncancerous (benign) tumor that often involves the overgrowth of certain cells found in glands.

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    In women with certain health problems, however, oral contraceptives may cause problems such as liver cancer, noncancerous liver tumors, blood clots, or stroke.

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    Vascular birthmarks are benign (noncancerous) skin growths comprised of rapidly growing or poorly formed blood vessels or lymph vessels.

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    Pheochromocytoma is usually a benign (noncancerous) tumor that causes excessive secretion of adrenal hormones.