Synonyms
1. poliomyelitis
noun. an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord.
Synonyms
- polio
- infectious disease
- infantile paralysis
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Example sentences of the word poliomyelitis
1. Noun, singular or mass
Though poliomyelitis isn't a common disease in the United States, it still affects many in lesser developed countries.