Which term best describes a neoplasm made of cells that resemble the normal tissue of origin and grow slowly, with minimal tendency to invade or metastasize?
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Correct answer: Benign tumor
Such neoplasms are benign — they are well-differentiated, grow slowly, remain localized, and do not invade or metastasize.
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