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neurofibromatosis

Noun

Meaning

autosomal dominant disease characterized by numerous neurofibromas and by spots on the skin and often by developmental abnormalities

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

von recklinghausen's disease neuroma fibroma neurofibroma schwannoma fibroblastoma neurilemmoma plexiform neurofibroma neurotumor fibrous neuroma fibrous tumor fibroneuroma nerve sheath tumor nerve tumor neurogenic tumor
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monogenic disease monogenic disorder autosomal dominant disease autosomal dominant disorder

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Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF-2) main group of inherited disorders in which noncancerous tumors grow on several nerves that usually include the hearing nerve. Source: Internet

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF-1 von Recklinghausen's) main group of inherited disorders in which noncancerous tumors grow on several nerves that may include the hearing nerve. Source: Internet

She is an honorary spokesperson for the Neurofibromatosis (NF) Network and a co-founder of South African Youth Education for Sustainability (SAYes). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

neurofibrillary neurofibroma neurofibromatosic neurofibromin neurofibrosarcoma neurofilament