Sentences with phrase «eventual paralysis of»

Lou Gehrig's disease, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, attacks muscle - controlling nerve cells — motor neurons — in the brain, brainstem and spinal cord, leading to progressive weakness and eventual paralysis of muscles throughout the body.

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Degenerative myelopathy is a progressive disease of the spinal cord which results in hind limb weakness, ataxia (lack of coordination), and eventual paralysis.

Imaging to Improve Diagnosis for Neurodegenerative Disorder Canine degenerative myelopathy (CDM) is a progressive, neurodegenerative disorder that affects the spinal cords of dogs, causing eventual paralysis in the hind legs.

Degenerative Myelopathy is an incurable progressive disease of the spinal cord that leads to paralysis and eventual death in dogs.