Amyotrophic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Amyotrophic is an adjective meaning (medicine) Characterized by amyotrophy (atrophy of the muscles).
Meaning
(medicine) Characterized by amyotrophy (atrophy of the muscles).
Example Sentences
The “Euphoria” and “Grey’s Anatomy” actor announced on Thursday that he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lateral, side, amyotropic, amyolotrophic, amylotrophic, athetoid.
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