Friday, January 23, 2009

good... in case anyone is wondering

Pathology results are in. The mole that was removed at my 1/15 appointment was found to be benign.... which is good in case anyone is wondering.

Benign Be*nign", a. OE. benigne, bening, OF. benigne, F.
b'enin, fem. b'enigne, fr. L. benignus, contr. from
benigenus; bonus good + root of genus kind. See Bounty, and
Genus.
1. Of a kind or gentle disposition; gracious; generous;
favorable; benignant.
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Creator bounteous and benign. --Milton.
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2. Exhibiting or manifesting kindness, gentleness, favor,
etc.; mild; kindly; salutary; wholesome.
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Kind influences and benign aspects. --South.
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3. Of a mild type or character; as, a benign disease.
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Syn: Kind; propitious; bland; genial; salubrious; favorable
salutary; gracious; liberal.
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1 comment:

Claudia said...

Sounds like a "favorable" result! :)
Happy to hear it!!!