Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Therapeutic area
Neurology
Rare disease
Yes

Definition
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive muscular paralysis reflecting degeneration of motor neurons in the primary motor cortex, corticospinal tracts, brainstem and spinal cord.
Genetic basis
No
Non-human condition
No
Rare disease
Yes
Listing at source
Listed
Condition name
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Therapeutic area
Neurology

  • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  • ALS
  • Charcot disease
  • Lou Gehrig disease
  • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

All therapeutic areas
  • Neurology
Severity
Terminal

MONDO ID
Parent condition
MONDO:0003182

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