POLIOMYELITIS


Meaning of POLIOMYELITIS in English

[ ˌpəʊlɪəʊmʌɪə'lʌɪtɪs , ˌpɒlɪəʊ- ]

■ noun Medicine an infectious viral disease that affects the central nervous system and can cause temporary or permanent paralysis.

Origin

C19: mod. L., from Gk polios 'grey' + muelos 'marrow'.

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