noun
- benign tumors that develop from nerve tissue, typically occurring along peripheral nerves
Usage: medical; plural form of neurofibroma
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with multiple neurofibromas along the spinal nerves.
- Neurofibromas can cause pain and numbness when they press against surrounding tissues.
- The surgeon successfully removed several neurofibromas from the patient’s arm.
- People with neurofibromatosis often develop numerous neurofibromas throughout their lives.
- The MRI scan revealed small neurofibromas growing along the peripheral nerves.
- Most neurofibromas are non-cancerous but may require monitoring by a specialist.