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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
muster
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verb
(= rally, summon)
gather or bring together
muster the courage to do something
she rallied her intellect
Summon all your courage
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verb
call to duty, military service, jury duty, etc
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noun
a gathering of military personnel for duty
he was thrown in the brig for missing muster
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noun
(= conscription)
compulsory military service