A classic motor neuron disease. Motor neuron diseases are progressive chronic diseases of the nerves that come from the spinal cord responsible for supplying electrical stimulation to the muscles. This stimulation is necessary for the movement of body parts. LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is quite a mouthful. The disease i [..]

by 1881, from French, first word from Greek a-, privative prefix, + mys, myos "muscle" (see muscle (n.)) + trophikos "feeding," from trophe "nourishment" (see -trophy). O [..]

a motor neuron illness wherein both lower and upper motor neurons are impacted. It is characterized by advanced destruction of the anterior horn cells within the brainstem, cerebral cortex, and spinal [..]

adverb Definition: a deadly disease the affects the central nervous system Word History: Lou Gehrig, the famous baseball player, had the disease and it caused him to lose weight, run slower, and hit baseballs softer.Example Sentence: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a deadly diease that can kill you.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the formal name for the neurological disorder that is better known in the U.S. as Lou Gehrig's disease. In many other nations it is called Motor Neurone Dis [..]

Also called Lou Gehrig’s disease. A disease in which motoneurons and their target muscles waste away.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a condition of the central nervous system. It affects the cells that control voluntary muscle movement, causing muscles to weaken and die, and the individual becomes u [..]

also known as Motor Neuron Disease and Lou Gehrig’s Disease, breaks down tissues in the nervous system resulting in loss of muscle control, strength and ability.

Definition: ALS is a disease (death) of the nerve cells (motor neuron) responsible for muscle movement and which are found in the brain stem, the cerebral cortex and the spinal cord. This results in muscular atrophy (paralysis) and muscle tonicity (spasticity) amongst other things. ALS is an infrequent illness. The causes are unknown.

a rapidly progressive and fatal neurological disease caused by degeneration of motor neurons that control voluntary muscle movement. Also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

A degenerative disorder affecting upper Motor Neurons in the Brain and lower Motor Neurons in the Brain Stem and SPINAL CORD. Disease onset is usually after the age of 50 and the process is usually fa [..]

A degenerative disorder affecting upper MOTOR NEURONS in the brain and lower motor neurons in the brain stem and SPINAL CORD. Disease onset is usually after the age of 50 and the process is usually fa [..]

a terminal neurological disorder characterized by progressive degeneration of motor cells in the spinal cord and brain. It is often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's disease."

Commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, ALS causes motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord to disintegrate, resulting in loss of control of voluntary muscle movements such as walking.

An acquired and degenerative condition, most often affecting people in the 40 to 70 year age group. It is the most common degenerative disease of the motor neurone system, with the term reserved for t [..]

A serious neurologic disease that results from the progressive degeneration of the motor neurones. (27 Sep 1997)

Name: A—without Myo—muscle Trophic—nourishment Lateral—side (of the spinal cord) Sclerosis—hardening or scarring Selective death of large caliber axons Pat [..]

(pathology,neurology) A chronic, progressive disease characterized by degeneration of the central nervous system and the loss of voluntary muscle control.