noun
- Plural of neurofibroma; benign tumors that grow on nerve tissue, often associated with neurofibromatosis.
Usage: medical/technical term; plural form; singular is neurofibroma
Examples
- Patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 often develop multiple neurofibromata throughout their lifetime.
- The dermatologist identified several neurofibromata on the patient's skin during the examination.
- Neurofibromata can vary in size and may cause pain or nerve compression depending on their location.
- Genetic testing confirmed the diagnosis when neurofibromata appeared in multiple family members.
- Some neurofibromata remain stable, while others grow slowly over time.