POLIO

poliomyelitis, polio, infantile paralysis, acute anterior poliomyelitis

(noun) an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

polio (uncountable)

Abbreviation of poliomyelitis.

A sufferer from poliomyelitis.

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Word of the Day

26 February 2025

ACRIMONIOUS

(adjective) marked by strong resentment or cynicism; ā€œan acrimonious disputeā€; ā€œbitter about the divorceā€


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Coffee Trivia

Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.

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