noun
poliomyelitis
Poliomyelitis (noun) means a serious viral illness that attacks the nerves controlling movement, causing weakness, paralysis and sometimes lasting deformity.
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A serious viral illness that attacks the nerves controlling movement, causing weakness, paralysis and sometimes lasting deformity.
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Etymology
Borrowed from German Poliomyelitis, built from Ancient Greek πολιός (poliós, “grey”), μυελός (muelós, “marrow”) and -ῖτις (-îtis, “-itis”). Compare French poliomyélite.
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Rhymes for poliomyelitis
itis
gastritis
sinusitis
hepatitis
arthritis
dermatitis
laryngitis
bronchitis
meningitis
peritonitis
tonsillitis
appendicitis
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What is the meaning of poliomyelitis?
"poliomyelitis" (noun) means a serious viral illness that attacks the nerves controlling movement, causing weakness, paralysis and sometimes lasting deformity.
What is another word for poliomyelitis?
Other words for "poliomyelitis" include polio.
