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  • Neurofibroma

    (NOOR-oh-fy-BROH-muh)

    A benign tumor that develops from the cells and tissues that cover nerves.

  • Neurofibromatosis type 1

    NOOR-oh-FY-broh-muh-TOH-sis ...

    A rare genetic condition that causes brown spots and tumors on the skin, freckling in skin areas not exposed to the sun, tumors on the nerves, and developmental changes in the nervous system, muscles, bone, and skin. Also called NF1.

  • Neurofibromatosis type 2

    (NOOR-oh-FY-broh-muh-TOH-sis ...)

    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.

  • Neurologic

    (NOOR-oh-LAH-jik)

    Having to do with nerves or the nervous system.

  • Neurological exam

    (NOOR-oh-LAH-jih-kul eg-ZAM)

    A series of questions and tests to check brain, spinal cord, and nerve function. The exam checks a persons mental status, coordination, ability to walk, and how well the muscles, sensory systems, and deep tendon reflexes work.

  • Neurologist

    (noor-AH-loh-jist)

    A doctor who has special training in diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system.

  • Neurology

    The branch of medical science which deals with the nervous system.

  • Neuropsychologist

    A psychologist who diagnoses and treats behavioral and other problems related to the way the brain works. These may include problems with social interactions, ability to control emotions and behaviors, and cognitive abilities (thinking, learning, remembering, and problem solving). These problems may be caused by brain disease, injury, or medical treatment, such as cancer treatment.

  • Neuropsychology

    (NOOR-oh-sy-KAH-loh-jee)

    The study of how the brain and central nervous system are related to behavior.

  • Neurosurgeon

    NOOR-oh-SER-jun

    A doctor who has special training in surgery on the brain, spine, and other parts of the nervous system.