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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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Bryan Randall, a photographer and Sandra Bullock’s partner of eight years, has died after a three-year battle with ALS.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

Both are defining features of age-associated neurodegenerative conditions, including Huntington's disease and ALS.

From Science Daily Aug. 3, 2026

John Kirby, a veteran acting coach and son of actor Bruce Kirby, died Wednesday after a three-year battle with ALS.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

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

From BBC May 29, 2026

There had been a development in the treatment of ALS: an experimental drug that was just gaining passage.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom

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