phakomatosis definition
Definitions for phakomatosis. Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word phakomatosis. Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: phakomatosis(Noun) Any of a group of neurocutaneous disorders of the central nervous system causing lesions on the skin and eye.
Phakomatoses (or neuro-oculo-cutaneous syndromes, neurocutaneous disorders) are multisystem disorders that have characteristic central nervous system, ocular, and cutaneous lesions of variable severity. The skin and the brain have a common ectodermal origin, so there are many genetic and acquired diseases that affect both tissues.