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Definition of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 5
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 5: ALS5. A form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) inherited in an autosomal recessive manner due to mutation in a gene on chromosome 15q15.1-q21.1.