ALS

¹ American  

abbreviation

Pathology.

1. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

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a.l.s. ² American  

abbreviation

1. autograph letter, signed.

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ALS British  

abbreviation

1. autograph letter signed

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Example Sentences

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

The actor disclosed his ALS diagnosis to Levinson a few months beforehand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

McMichael’s CTE diagnosis was made by researchers at the Boston University CTE Center, which has found that several other former NFL players suffered from both ALS and CTE.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Rui Cardoso, a portfolio manager at Beutel Goodman, recommends Japan’s Shionogi, a pharmaceutical company that is developing drugs for depression and ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 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