Poliomyelitis

//ˌpɒlɪəʊmaɪəˈlaɪtɪs//

Word Type

Noun

The word "poliomyelitis" can be used as a noun.

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Derived Terms

antipoliomyelitis postpoliomyelitis

Derived From

Context

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

infectious disease

Type Of (IsA)

disease infectious disease life threatening condition viral infection

Related Terms

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Synonym Network

infantile paralysis

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