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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A benign tumor composed of fibroblasts surrounding nerve cells
2. 2
   tumor of the fibrous covering of a peripheral nerve wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

neurilemomaschwannoma

Etymology

From neuro- + fibroma.

Related phrases

plexiform neurofibromaschwann cell

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