Lou Gehrig's disease
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Lou Gehrig's disease
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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It took Dane nine months before he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
From Los Angeles Times
Creator Stephen Hillenburg, who died in 2018 at age 57 after battling Lou Gehrig’s disease, was — appropriately — a teacher of marine biology in Southern California before switching to animation.
From Los Angeles Times
The case that landed Jim before the Supreme Court started during one of the hardest periods of his life, when John was dying from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease.
From Los Angeles Times
Angry that he’s been hit by ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
From Los Angeles Times
Actor Eric Dane announced he has ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, but says he feels ‘fortunate’ to be able to continue to work ahead of the third season of “Euphoria.”
From Los Angeles Times
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