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von recklinghausen's disease

 

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Noun von recklinghausen's disease has 1 sense
  1. neurofibromatosis, von Recklinghausen's disease - autosomal dominant disease characterized by numerous neurofibromas and by spots on the skin and often by developmental abnormalities
    --1 is a kind of autosomal dominant disease, autosomal dominant disorder; monogenic disorder, monogenic disease

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Von Recklinghausen's Disease

Description:

Von Recklinghausen's disease, also known as neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), is a genetic disorder that affects the growth and development of nerve cells. It causes tumors to form on nerve tissue, which can lead to various complications.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Medical condition

In the medical field, Von Recklinghausen's disease refers specifically to the condition known as neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1).

Example Sentence: Patients with Von Recklinghausen's disease may develop multiple tumors along their nerves.

Sense 2: Popular usage

Von Recklinghausen's disease is sometimes used informally to describe an extreme or excessive development or proliferation of something.

Example Sentence: The city's rapid expansion gave rise to a concrete jungle, a Von Recklinghausen's disease of buildings.

Sense 3: Local usage

Although Von Recklinghausen's disease is recognized worldwide as NF1, it may refer to specific local conditions or variations related to this disorder in certain regions.

Example Sentence: The coastal village has its own instance of Von Recklinghausen's disease, characterized by unique symptoms and manifestations.

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