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Polio

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Noun — A viral disease that can cause paralysis, historically common before vaccination.

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Etymology

A shortening of "poliomyelitis," from Greek polios ("grey") + myelos ("marrow," referring to the spinal cord) + -itis ("inflammation").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Polio” mean?

The word “Polio” means a viral disease that can cause paralysis, historically common before vaccination. In plain terms, a serious viral illness that can cause paralysis, now rare thanks to vaccines.

How do you use “Polio” in a sentence?

Here is “Polio” used in a sentence: “The vaccine has nearly eliminated polio worldwide.”

What part of speech is “Polio”?

“Polio” is a noun.

Where does the word “Polio” come from?

The word “Polio” comes from Greek. A shortening of "poliomyelitis," from Greek polios ("grey") + myelos ("marrow," referring to the spinal cord) + -itis ("inflammation").

Is “Polio” a common word?

“Polio” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

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