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(NOOR-oh-fy-BROH-muh)
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| A benign tumor that develops from the cells and tissues that cover nerves. |
Previous Definitions: | neuroectodermal tumor, neuroendocrine, neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin, neuroendocrine tumor, neuroepithelial | Next Definitions: | neurofibromatosis type 1, neurofibromatosis type 2, neuroglia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, neurologic |
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