Definition

A type of tumor that usually grows in nerve fibers and is mainly made up of cells that support nerves.

Example

The doctor diagnosed her with a neurofibroma after examining the growth on her arm.

Conversation

Have you heard about that condition called neurofibroma?

Yeah, I think it's a type of tumor, right?

Exactly! It's usually benign, but it can still be concerning.

I can imagine; I would definitely want to get it checked out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Neurofibroma is formed from "neuro-" (from Greek "neuron", meaning nerve) and "fibroma" (from Greek "fibra", meaning fiber, and the suffix "-oma", meaning tumor). The word refers to a tumor made up of nerve fibers.

Memory Tip

Think of 'nerve' ('neuro-') and 'fiber' ('fibra') coming together to form a 'tumor' ('-oma') related to nerves.

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