Definition: A brain tumor that typically will not invade surrounding tissue and usually grows slowly. But because of the confined space of the brain, these can be quite serious. Meningioma is an example of a typically benign brain tumor.
What Is a Benign Brain Tumor?
From Jose Vega M.D., Ph.D., for About.com
Updated: October 30, 2008
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