ALS

¹ American  

abbreviation

Pathology.

1. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

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a.l.s. ² American  

abbreviation

1. autograph letter, signed.

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ALS British  

abbreviation

1. autograph letter signed

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Example Sentences

Breanna also wants to leave her mark on the world, telling the BBC she wants to be able to help others with ALS and give them "hope".

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Dane died earlier this year of complications from ALS.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The discovery is especially important for people with the C90RF72 mutation, the most common genetic cause of ALS and FTD.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

McMichael’s CTE diagnosis was made by researchers at the Boston University CTE Center, which has found that several other former NFL players suffered from both ALS and CTE.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

ALS is like a lit candle: it melts your nerves and leaves your body a pile of wax.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom