ALS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: ALS

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

abbreviation of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Definition:

a disease affecting motor neurons of the spinal cord, which causes progressive weakness and atrophy of muscles.

Short Definition:

form of motor neurone disease

Examples:
  • the rock guitarist was stricken by ALS more than 20 years ago

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