In medical terms, ALS stands for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Quick Scoop

  • ALS is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the nerve cells (motor neurons) in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscles.
  • It is often called Lou Gehrig’s disease , after the famous baseball player who was diagnosed with it.
  • Over time, ALS leads to progressive muscle weakness , difficulty speaking, swallowing, and eventually breathing, and it is considered a serious, often terminal condition.

In short: when you see “ALS” in a medical context, it almost always refers to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis , a progressive motor neuron disease.

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