ALS
n. uncountable C1 Advanced US //ˈæɫz// als
n. Stands for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. A serious illness that damages the nerves controlling your muscles. It makes it harder to move and eventually causes paralysis.
n. Abbreviation for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. A progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting motor neurons, leading to muscle weakness and paralysis. Also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
ALS affects the nerves that control movement.
The doctor explained that ALS slowly weakens the muscles needed for walking and speaking.
Despite advances in neurology, ALS remains a devastating condition with no known cure, requiring comprehensive palliative care as the disease progresses.