motor neuron disease

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Definition von motor neuron disease im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

Any of a group of progressive neurological disorders attacking motor neurons

A group of disorders in which motor nerve cells (neurons) in the spinal cord and brain stem deteriorate and die ALS is the most common motor neuron disease

An unequivocal diagnosis by a doctor who is a certified neurologist, of one of the following: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (A L S or Lou Gehrig's Disease), primary lateral sclerosis, progressive spinal muscular atrophy, progressive bulbar palsy, or pseudo bulbar palsy, and limited to these entities This condition will be covered only if the diagnosis is made before the policy anniversary nearest to the Life Insured's age 75 Motor Neuron Disease is a progressive degenerative disorder which affects the central nervous system characterized by muscular weakness and a wasting away of muscle without any sensory changes As the nerves degenerate, the muscles weaken and deteriorate The most frequently mentioned Motor Neuron Disease is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) which is more commonly known as 'Lou Gehrig's disease' It usually occurs in middle life progressing to death due to respiratory paralysis in 2-5 years

Relevante Übersetzungen

motor neuron diseases

plural form of motor neuron disease

Silbentrennung

mo·tor neu·ron dis·ease