Videoals

The term als refers to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, a progressive neurological disease that affects motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. This lesson explains the medical definition of the acronym and its common usage in scientific and advocacy contexts. You will learn about the different forms of the condition, such as sporadic and familial types, as well as alternative names like Lou Gehrig's disease. We also cover how the term is used grammatically as a proper noun. Watch this lesson to gain a clear understanding of this important medical term.

Khám phá thêm

Các từ liên quan

als
A patient undergoes physical therapy to manage the progression of ALS.