motor neurone disease

A form of motor neuron disease — Any of several neurodegenerative disorders that selectively affect motor neurons.

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nounmotor neurone disease (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountablemedicineAlternative form of motor neuron disease.

    "I have Motor Neurone Disease. Before long, I shan't be here. That's pretty straightforward. [...] My future is time-limited. The disease affects my abilities. It will get worse. There is no cure.

    2021 November 3, Adrian Shooter talks to Paul Clifton, “A lifetime of railway achievements”, in RAIL, number 943, page 37

    Synonyms: MND

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