Lou Gehrig's disease
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Lou Gehrig's disease
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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Actor Eric Dane, who rose to fame as Dr. Mark Sloan on “Grey’s Anatomy,” died Thursday afternoon following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease.
From Salon
ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive disease that damages nerve cells controlling voluntary muscles, typically causing death two to five years after diagnosis.
From Los Angeles Times
A former competitive swimmer and water polo player, he said ALS — also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehrig’s disease — initially caused the right side of his body to stop working.
From Los Angeles Times
ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a rare degenerative disease that causes progressive paralysis of the muscles.
From BBC
It took Dane nine months before he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
From Los Angeles Times
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