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neurofibromatosis Path.|ˌnjʊərəʊfaɪbrəʊməˈtəʊsɪs|
[f. neurofibromat- (taken as stem of neurofibroma, s.v. neuro-) + -osis.]
Any condition characterized by multiple neurofibromas; spec. a condition in which multiple (often very numerous) palpable neurofibromas occur on the peripheral nerves (also called von Recklinghausen's disease).
1896Brit. Med. Jrnl. 10 Oct. 1024/1 (heading) On neuro-fibromatosis and tumours relating to nerves. 1899Lancet 29 July 271/2 The nature of Recklinghausen's disease or, as it has sometimes been called, generalised neuro-fibromatosis. 1900A. Thomson (title) On neuroma and neuro-fibromatosis. 1966Wright & Symmers Systemic Path. II. xxxiv. 1236/1 The rare condition that is sometimes referred to as central neuro⁓fibromatosis, or Wishart's disease, may occur in association with neurofibromatosis of the peripheral nerves (von Recklinghausen's disease), or it may exist without the latter. 1973Daily Colonist (Victoria, B.C.) 4 Oct. 2/3 A rare condition called neurofibromatosis is featured by multiple bumps. |