neurofibromatosis

American  

[noor-oh-fahy-broh-muh-toh-sis, nyoor-] / ˌnʊər oʊ faɪˌbroʊ məˈtoʊ sɪs, ˌnyʊər- /

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.

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neurofibromatosis British  

/ 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

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neurofibromatosis Scientific  

/ 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.

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Etymology

Origin of neurofibromatosis

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

Example Sentences

Green wrote that he has a rare genetic condition called neurofibromatosis type 2, which has caused tumors to grow on his spinal cord.

From Los Angeles Times

It could have so easily looked like a big stiff mask, but instead, the makeup truly made Sebastian look like a man with neurofibromatosis.

From Los Angeles Times

Maybe Stan, who won a Golden Globe for playing a struggling actor with neurofibromatosis in the dark satire “A Different Man.”

From Los Angeles Times

The British actor was 5 when he was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis Type 1, a condition that resulted in the growth of large tumors across his face.

From Los Angeles Times

The top prize was won by A Different Man, a superb and original film about an aspiring actor who has neurofibromatosis, a disfiguring facial condition.

From BBC