Lou Gehrig's disease

noun

Lou Geh·​rig's disease ˌlü-ˈger-igz- 

: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Examples of Lou Gehrig's disease in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

He was diagnosed three years ago with the debilitating neuromuscular disorder, which is also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, that causes people to gradually lose the ability to move. — Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

The condition, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, leads to muscle weakness, as well as loss of mobility and speech. — Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a disease of the nervous system that affects the brain and spinal cord and causes loss of muscle control, according to Mayo Clinic. — Swasti Singhai, USA Today, 19 May 2026

Dane receives more screen time, but his dissolute, oft-drunk character is hard to watch knowing the actor’s offscreen battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. — Carla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Lou Gehrig †1941 American baseball player who suffered from the disease

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

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Medical Definition

Lou Gehrig's disease

noun

Lou Geh·​rig's disease ˌlü-ˌge(ə)r-igz-, -ˌga(ə)r- 

: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis