| Pronunciation: | | `powleeow`mIu'lItis
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[n] an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord |
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POLIOMYELITIS is a 13 letter word that starts with P. |
| | Synonyms: | | acute anterior poliomyelitis, infantile paralysis, polio |
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| | See Also: | | infectious disease |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Poliomyelitis is caused by the infection of poliovirus. It can cause paralysis by infecting the motor nerve cells of the medulla and spinal cord. |
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