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Lou Gehrig's disease

What is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?​

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), formerly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a neurological disorder that affects motor neurons, the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement and breathing.
G12.21 - Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Index: Sclerosis, Amyotrophic

When you come across a dx you struggle with Google the disease. That will help you with the key word often times.
 
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