polio
[ poh-lee-oh ]
/ ˈpoʊ liˌoʊ /
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noun
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Origin of polio
An Americanism dating back to 1930–35; shortened form
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Medical definitions for polio (1 of 2)
polio
[ pō′lē-ō′ ]
n.
Poliomyelitis.
Medical definitions for polio (2 of 2)
polio-
pref.
Gray:poliosis.
Gray matter:polioclastic.
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