Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 8: An inherited disorder involving progressive degeneration of motor neurons which results in muscle weakness and wasting. Type 9 is caused by a defect on chromosome 20q13.3 and is a dominantly inherited, late-onset form. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 8 is available below.
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