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ALS

1 American  

abbreviation

Pathology.
  1. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.


a.l.s. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. autograph letter, signed.


ALS British  

abbreviation

  1. autograph letter signed

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Highland Council's Gaelic committee will consider the ALS plans next week.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

“Grey’s Anatomy” actor Eric Dane died from complications of ALS in February at age 53 after announcing his diagnosis the previous April.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

This could help scientists evaluate whether treatments for conditions such as Alzheimer's or ALS are actually reaching their intended targets in the brain.

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

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

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

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