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neurofibromatosis  

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  • NEUROFIBROMATOSIS IS A genetic disease that affects the nervous system by interfering with the development and growth of neural- (nerve-) cell tissues. These disorders cause tumors to grow on the nerves, along with abnormalities of the skin and bones. [Source: Encyclopedia of Cancer and Society; Neurofibromatosis]

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