HyperDic: als

English > 1 sense of the word ALS:
NOUNstateALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Lou Gehrig's diseasethickening of tissue in the motor tracts of the lateral columns and anterior horns of the spinal cord
ALS > pronunciation
Soundsae'lz
English > ALS: 1 sense > noun 1, state
Meaningthickening 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.
Synonymsamyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Lou Gehrig's disease
Broadernervous disorder, neurological disorder, neurological diseaseA disorder of the nervous system
sclerosis, indurationAny pathological hardening or thickening of tissue
SpanishELA, esclerosis lateral amiotrófica
Catalanesclerosi lateral amiotròfica

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