Definition
A syndrome, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, that is marked by muscular weakness and atrophy with spasticity and increased action of the reflexes due to degeneration of the motor neurons of the spinal cord, medulla and cortex.
URL Name
YF-3000-0520
Third Level Code
YF-3000
Taxonomy Code
YF-3000.0520
Parent Code
YF-3000
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YF
Fourth Level Code
YF-3000-0520
Use References
ALS, Lou Gehrig's Disease
Publication Status
Online