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poliomyelitis

The correct spelling is poliomyelitis.

How to pronounce poliomyelitis

noun

IPA: /ˈpəʊlɪəʊmaɪəˈlaɪtɪs/

Say it like: Pol-ioee-lit-is

The correct spelling is poliomyelitis. Acute infection by the poliovirus, especially of the motor neurons in the spinal cord and brainstem, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis and sometimes deformity.

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noun

  1. 1.Acute infection by the poliovirus, especially of the motor neurons in the spinal cord and brainstem, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis and sometimes deformity.

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