neurofibroma

neu·ro·fi·bro·ma

N n

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noo r-oh-fahy-broh-muh, nyoo r-]
- /ˌnʊər oʊ faɪˈbroʊ mə, ˌnyʊər-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noo r-oh-fahy-broh-muh, nyoo r-]
- /ˌnʊər oʊ faɪˈbroʊ mə, ˌnyʊər-/

Definitions of neurofibroma word

noun plural neurofibroma a benign neoplasm composed of the fibrous elements of a nerve. 1
noun neurofibroma A tumor formed on a nerve cell sheath, frequently symptomless but occasionally malignant. 1
noun neurofibroma a benign tumour or growth on the nerve sheath, predominantly arising due to neurofibromatosis 0
noun neurofibroma a tumor, usually benign, that consists of nerve fibers and connective tissue, caused by an abnormal proliferation of Schwann cells 0

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Origin of neurofibroma

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95; neuro- + fibroma

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neurofibroma popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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