Meaning
polio
- poliomyelitis, an infectious viral disease affecting the central nervous system
In a sentence
Grazie alle campagne vaccinali, la poliomielite è quasi scomparsa.
Thanks to vaccination campaigns, polio has almost disappeared.
Il medico studia la storia della poliomielite nel ventesimo secolo.
The doctor studies the history of polio in the twentieth century.
Conosci le complicazioni a lungo termine causate dalla poliomielite?
Do you know the long-term complications caused by polio?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| poliomielite | feminine · singular |
| poliomieliti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often shortened to 'polio' in everyday speech.