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Neurofibromatosis

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

n. A genetic disease characterized by the formation of neurofibromas, sometimes accompanied by physical deformation and a predisposition to brain tumors and various forms of cancer.

Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License

n. A genetic disorder characterized by the presence of multiple neurofibromas under the skin

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

n. The occurrence of one or more neurofibromata, or a general increase of fibrous tissue in the nerves.

WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

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

Word Usage

"Dr. Fisher is also using PET and MRI techniques to predict the clinical behavior of plexiform neurofibromas, the largest and most important tumors seen in neurofibromatosis."

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autosomal dominant disease monogenic disorder monogenic disease autosomal dominant disorder

Synonym

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von Recklinghausen disease

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