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(medicine) Characterized by amyotrophy (atrophy of the muscles)..
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.
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Amyotrophic means (medicine) Characterized by amyotrophy (atrophy of the muscles)..
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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.
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