noun. A genetic disease characterized by multiple neurofibromas and pigmented spots on the skin, sometimes accompanied by bone deformity and a predisposition to cancers, especially of the brain.

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

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

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

"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."

autosomal dominant disease  autosomal dominant disorder  monogenic disease  monogenic disorder  

actinomycosis  asbestosis  atherosclerosis  endometriosis  osmosis  

von Recklinghausen disease