amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Noun

Meaning

thickening of tissue in the motor tracts of the lateral columns and anterior horns of the spinal cord; results in progressive muscle atrophy that starts in the limbs

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Synonyms

als myopathy epilepsy migraine neuritis chorea sciatica neuralgia multiple sclerosis motor neuron paraplegia arteriosclerotic arteriolosclerosis motor neurone disease brain disease
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Antonyms

healthiness well-being healthfulness physical wellness perfect condition strong constitution
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Hypernyms

sclerosis induration neurological disease nervous disorder neurological disorder

Examples

A teacher, he was the founder of the A.L.S. Ride for Life, an event to raise awareness of those with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Source: Internet

Congress further expanded Medicare in 2001 to cover younger people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease). Source: Internet

But while that throw-down was rooted in a good cause—to promote awareness of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known as ALS, and raise funds to fight the disease—the same can’t be said for “cow scaring.” Source: Internet

Gui was diagnosed with cervical spondylotic amyotrophy, instead of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Xinhua reported, citing medical experts. Source: Internet

He was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or "Lou Gehrig's disease" in the US and motor neurone disease (MND) in the UK) later that year. Source: Internet

Clark announced Sunday, March 19, 2017. on Twitter that he has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a disease that attacks cells that control muscles. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

amyotonia amyotrophia amyotrophic amyotrophy amyous Amyraldian