Definitions for neurofibroma
ˌnʊər oʊ faɪˈbroʊ mə, ˌnyʊər-; -mə təneu·rofi·bro·ma

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1. neurofibroma, neurilemomanoun

   tumor of the fibrous covering of a peripheral nerve

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1. neurofibromanoun

   A benign tumor composed of Schwann cells

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1. neurofibroma

   A neurofibroma is a type of benign (non-cancerous) tumor that arises in the nerve tissue. It involves the growth of fibrous tissues around the nerves, impacting the supporting framework of nerve tissues. Neurofibromas can affect any nerve in the body and are associated with a condition called Neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes tumors to form on nerve tissue. These tumors can cause a range of symptoms including pain, numbness, and weakness depending on their size and location.

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1. Neurofibroma

   A neurofibroma is a benign nerve sheath tumor in the peripheral nervous system. Usually found in individuals with neurofibromatosis type I, an autosomal dominant genetically-inherited disease, they can result in a range of symptoms from physical disfiguration and pain to cognitive disability. Neurofibromas arise from nonmyelinating-type Schwann cells that exhibit biallelic inactivation of the NF1 gene that codes for the protein neurofibromin. This protein is responsible for regulating the RAS-mediated cell growth signaling pathway. In contrast to schwannomas, another type of tumor arising from Schwann cells, neurofibromas incorporate many additional types of cells and structural elements in addition to Schwann cells, making it difficult to identify and understand all the mechanisms through which they originate and develop.

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1. Neurofibroma

   A moderately firm, benign, encapsulated tumor resulting from proliferation of SCHWANN CELLS and FIBROBLASTS that includes portions of nerve fibers. The tumors usually develop along peripheral or cranial nerves and are a central feature of NEUROFIBROMATOSIS 1, where they may occur intracranially or involve spinal roots. Pathologic features include fusiform enlargement of the involved nerve. Microscopic examination reveals a disorganized and loose cellular pattern with elongated nuclei intermixed with fibrous strands. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1016)

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1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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