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neurofibromatosis

neu·ro·fi·bro·ma·to·sis
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noo r-oh-fahy-broh-muh-toh-sis, nyoo r-]
    • /ˌnʊər oʊ faɪˌbroʊ məˈtoʊ sɪs, ˌnyʊər-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noo r-oh-fahy-broh-muh-toh-sis, nyoo r-]
    • /ˌnʊər oʊ faɪˌbroʊ məˈtoʊ sɪs, ˌnyʊər-/

Definitions of neurofibromatosis word

  • noun neurofibromatosis a dominantly inherited genetic disorder characterized by flat brown patches on the skin, neurofibromas of the skin and internal organs, and in some cases skeletal deformity. 1
  • noun neurofibromatosis A disease in which neurofibromas form throughout the body. 1
  • noun neurofibromatosis a condition characterized by the formation of benign tumours on the fibrous coverings of the peripheral nerves and the development of areas of café-au-lait spots 0
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Origin of neurofibromatosis

First appearance:

before 1895
One of the 18% newest English words
1895-1900; < New Latin neurofibromat-, stem of neurofibroma neurofibroma + -osis

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Parts of speech for Neurofibromatosis

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neurofibromatosis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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