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 company said the foundry will be the first of its kind to bring together research and production, and will help develop more drugs for Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
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Michele Luhn,kristian Burt, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Joe Bonsall health issues with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis caused retirement
Bonsall retired from performing on the road with the group after 50 years six months ago, citing the half-decade onset of his ALS diagnosis.
—Marcus K. Dowling, USA TODAY, 9 July 2024
Early research has established a likely link between these activities and Parkinson’s, as well as other neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
—Randi Richardson, NBC News, 24 Sep. 2024
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What is ALS, or Lou Gehrig's Disease?
ALS stands for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and is named for the New York Yankees star player who suffered from the disease, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
—Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 9 July 2024
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Michele Luhn,kristian Burt, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Joe Bonsall health issues with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis caused retirement
Bonsall retired from performing on the road with the group after 50 years six months ago, citing the half-decade onset of his ALS diagnosis.
—Marcus K. Dowling, USA TODAY, 9 July 2024
Early research has established a likely link between these activities and Parkinson’s, as well as other neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
—Randi Richardson, NBC News, 24 Sep. 2024
The Oak Ridge Boys song 'Elvira': 1981 CMA Single of the Year
What is ALS, or Lou Gehrig's Disease?
ALS stands for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and is named for the New York Yankees star player who suffered from the disease, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
—Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 9 July 2024
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“Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amyotrophic%20lateral%20sclerosis. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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