la maladie de Charcot
A noun phrase is a group of words that acts like a noun in a sentence or phrase (e.g., un je ne sais quoi).
noun phrase
a. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Le médecin nous a expliqué ce qu’était la maladie de Charcot.The doctor explained to us what amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is.
b. ALS (initialism for "amyotrophic lateral sclerosis")
Geneviève vient d’apprendre que sa sœur était atteinte de la maladie de Charcot.Geneviève just found out that her sister has ALS.
c. motor neurone disease
Il n’existe pas de véritable remède contre la maladie de Charcot.There is no real cure for motor neurone disease.
d. MND (initialism for "motor neurone disease")
La maladie de Charcot est une maladie dégénérative.MND is a degenerative disease.
e. Lou Gehrig’s disease
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
Mon oncle a été diagnostiqué avec la maladie de Charcot.My uncle was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease.
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