amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
noun
amyo·tro·phic lateral sclerosis
ˌā-ˌmī-ə-ˈtrō-fik- 
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: a rare progressive degenerative fatal disease affecting the motor neurons, usually beginning in middle age, and characterized especially by increasing and spreading muscular weakness and atrophy
—abbreviation ALS
called also Lou Gehrig's disease
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The program funds research into amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and epilepsy.
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Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Apr. 2025
On April 10, Dane announced that he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Eric Dane has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
Euphoria star Eric Dane has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Apr. 2025
On April 10, Dane announced that he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Eric Dane has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
Euphoria star Eric Dane has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amyotrophic%20lateral%20sclerosis. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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