Als Definition & Meaning

als
noun
  1. 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

"Als" in song lyrics

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  • "mayo clinic als"
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  • "big als"
    AOL — AOL
  • "stephen hawking and als"
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