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lulou gehrig's dis·ease

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  1. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ALS, Lou Gehrig's diseasenoun

    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

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  1. lou gehrig's disease

    Lou Gehrig's disease, also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. The disease is characterized by the gradual degeneration and death of motor neurons, leading to the inability of the brain to initiate and control muscle movement. As the disease advances, it causes muscle weakness and atrophy throughout the body leading to difficulty speaking, swallowing, and breathing. There is currently no cure for Lou Gehrig's disease and the cause is not well understood.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of lou gehrig's disease in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of lou gehrig's disease in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3


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  • ಲೌ ಗೆಹ್ರಿಗ್ ಕಾಯಿಲೆKannada
  • లౌ గెహ్రిగ్ వ్యాధిTelugu

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