NF2
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-005806
A genetic condition in which tumors form on the nerves of the inner ear and cause loss of hearing and balance. Tumors may also occur in the brain and on nerves in the skull and spinal cord, and may cause loss of speech, eye movement, and the ability to swallow. Also called acoustic neurofibromatosis and neurofibromatosis type 2.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-005806 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Expansions | acoustic neurofibromatosis; neurofibromatosis type 2 |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
"definition": "A genetic condition in which tumors form on the nerves of the inner ear and cause loss of hearing and balance. Tumors may also occur in the brain and on nerves in the skull and spinal cord, and may cause loss of speech, eye movement, and the ability to swallow. Also called acoustic neurofibromatosis and neurofibromatosis type 2.",
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"acoustic neurofibromatosis",
"neurofibromatosis type 2"
],
"references": [
"NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/nf2/"
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