neurofibromatosis
/ˌnʊroʊˌfaɪbroʊməˈtoʊsɪs/
noun
- A genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerve tissue, often leading to skin changes, bone abnormalities, and other health problems.
- The doctor explained that neurofibromatosis is usually diagnosed in childhood.
- Neurofibromatosis can cause café-au-lait spots on the skin.
- Researchers are studying new treatments for neurofibromatosis to improve patients' quality of life.