bilateral acoustic neurofibromatosisnoun [ U ]
uk/baɪˌlæt.ər.əl əˌkuː.stɪk njʊə.rəʊ.faɪ.brə.məˈtəʊ.sɪs/us/baɪˈlæt̬.ɚ.əl əˈkuː.stɪk ˈnʊr.oʊˌfaɪ.brə.məˈtoʊ.sɪs/also neurofibromatosis Type 2 specializeda genetic condition in which a person develops acoustic neuromas (= tumours that affect the nerve that runs from the inner ear to the brain) that eventually lead to loss of the ability to hear and difficulties with balance
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