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motor neurone disease

British  

noun

  1. a progressively degenerative disease of the motor system causing muscle weakness and wasting

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The former Leicester and Gloucester second row has motor neurone disease and the match raises funds for the charity he set up to support families affected by the condition.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Once the action starts, one star to watch will be British para snowboarder Davy Zyw, who will become the first man with motor neurone disease to compete in a Winter Paralympics.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

When you lose function with motor neurone disease it's gone, and Michael has experienced a little bit of new movement in his foot.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

Burrow was first diagnosed with motor neurone disease in December 2019 and died in June 2024.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025

During the summer, the charity unveiled a melting ice sculpture in Parliament Square, London, of a person with motor neurone disease to symbolise the condition.

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2025