ALS

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Definition for als (2 of 4)

al

[ ahl ]

/ ɑl /

noun

Indian mulberry.

Origin of al

From the Hindi word āl

Definition for als (3 of 4)

Al

[ al ]

/ æl /

noun

a male given name: form of Albert, Alfred, Aloysius.

Definition for als (4 of 4)

a.l.s.

autograph letter, signed.

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Examples from the Web for als

It was dedicated to your second wife, Laura Ernst, who died from ALS.
The Renegade: Robert Downey Sr. on His Classic Films, Son’s Battle with Drugs, and Bill Cosby|Marlow Stern|November 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Hawking was diagnosed with ALS at the age of 21, and given just two years to live.
Eddie Redmayne’s Time Has Come: On His Heartrending Turn as Stephen Hawking and Benedict Bromance|Marlow Stern|November 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
ALS is a very specific disease, and how it manifests itself in each individual is very unique.
Eddie Redmayne’s Time Has Come: On His Heartrending Turn as Stephen Hawking and Benedict Bromance|Marlow Stern|November 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For a moment of levity, Leo was challenged by David Beckham to do the ALS ice water bucket challenge.
Our Trip to The Climate War's Ground Zero|Darren Aronofsky|September 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Viewers leave with a grin, but are no wiser about the frightening symptoms of ALS.
#IceBucketChallenge Wisdom From 'Jackass' Steve-O|Kevin Zawacki|August 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Man soll nicht mehr Teufel rufen, als man bannen kann—One should raise no more devils than one can lay.
Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources|James Wood
I said to the servant; “ik hoop dat Mijnheer spoedig beter zal worden, als het een ziekte is.”
The Further Adventures of O'Neill in Holland|J. Irwin Brown
"I never stole yer cotton, Als'on," Little Lizay said with a certain dignity, but with an unsteady voice.
Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, October, 1877, Vol. XX. No. 118|Various
Ik hebbe geen vaste Dienstbode, als een Neger die ik gekocht heb.
Slavery in Pennsylvania|Edward Raymond Turner
Man muss nicht reicher scheinen wollen, als 15 man ist—We must not wish to appear richer than we are.
Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources|James Wood

British Dictionary definitions for als (1 of 4)

ALS

abbreviation for

autograph letter signed

British Dictionary definitions for als (2 of 4)

al

the internet domain name for

Albania

British Dictionary definitions for als (3 of 4)

Al

the chemical symbol for

aluminium

British Dictionary definitions for als (4 of 4)

AL

abbreviation for

Alabama

Anglo-Latin

(in the US and Canada) American League (of baseball teams)

Albania (international car registration)

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ALS

Definition for als (2 of 4)

al

noun

Origin of al

Definition for als (3 of 4)

Al

noun

Definition for als (4 of 4)

a.l.s.

Examples from the Web for als

British Dictionary definitions for als (1 of 4)

ALS

abbreviation for

British Dictionary definitions for als (2 of 4)

al

the internet domain name for

British Dictionary definitions for als (3 of 4)

Al

the chemical symbol for

British Dictionary definitions for als (4 of 4)

AL

abbreviation for

Medicine definitions for als (1 of 2)

ALS

abbr.

Medicine definitions for als (2 of 2)

Al

Science definitions for als

Al