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 in American English
(ˌnuroufaiˌbrouməˈtousɪs, ˌnjur-)
noun
Pathology
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
Word origin
[1895–1900; ‹ NL neurofibromat-, s. of neurofibromaneurofibroma + -osis]
Examples of 'neurofibromatosis' in a sentence
neurofibromatosis
Google responded with items suggesting the man had neurofibromatosis type 1, the correct diagnosis.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Both sisters were born with neurofibromatosis, but were told the tumours are not related.
The Sun (2015)
The other has neurofibromatosis, a genetic condition affecting the nervous system.
The Sun (2008)
Neurofibromatosis is an unusual condition which is often handed down through families.
The Sun (2012)
At the age of four, he developed a swelling on his face and had an extreme form of neurofibromatosis diagnosed.