motor neuron disease

initialism: MND
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11888

Generic term for a heterogeneous group of disorders, all affecting motor neurons in the brain, spinal cord, or both.

Examples: Spinal muscle atrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, progressive bulbar paralysis, and primary lateral sclerosis.
Source:
PAC, 2015, 87, 841. (IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)) on page 883 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'motor neuron disease' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11888 RIS BibTex EndNote
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