neurofibromatosis

[ noor-oh-fahy-broh-muh-toh-sis, nyoor- ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. a dominantly inherited genetic disorder characterized by flat brown patches on the skin, neurofibromas of the skin and internal organs, and in some cases skeletal deformity.

neurofibromatosis

/ ˌnjʊərəʊˌfaɪbrəməˈtəʊsɪs /

noun

1. a condition characterized by the formation of benign tumours on the fibrous coverings of the peripheral nerves and the development of areas of café-au-lait spots

neurofibromatosis

/ nr′ō-fī′brō-mə-tō′sĭs /

1. A genetic disease characterized by multiple benign tumors of peripheral nerves, called neurofibromas , and pigmented spots on the skin, sometimes accompanied by bone deformity and a predisposition to cancers, especially of the brain.

Word History and Origins

Origin of neurofibromatosis¹

1895–1900; < New Latin neurofibromat-, stem of neurofibroma neurofibroma + -osis

Example Sentences

Growing up in England with neurofibromatosis type 1, a rare genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on his face, Pearson was often taunted by classmates who cruelly called him “Elephant Man” and other names.

From Los Angeles Times

Department of Defense in 2006 to find therapies for all forms of neurofibromatosis.

From Science Daily

“Today, we double down on our commitment and honor Nick’s passion for a future without neurofibromatosis,” his mother, Jennifer Gilbert, said.

From Seattle Times

Meade lives with neurofibromatosis, a genetic condition that causes tumor growths and migraines, which interfered with her ability to work a job with a strict hourly schedule.

From Seattle Times

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar raised the surgeon's concerns, referencing the case of Harvey Martin, from Inverclyde, who suffers from neurofibromatosis.

From BBC