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ALS
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noun
(= amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
thickening of tissue in the motor tracts of the lateral columns and anterior horns of the spinal cord; results in progressive muscle atrophy that starts in the limbs
ersatz
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adjective
(= substitute)
artificial and inferior
ersatz coffee
substitute coffee
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noun
an artificial or inferior substitute or imitation