Synonyms for poliomyelitis
Definitions
- n. 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.
Forms
- Plural
- poliomyelitides → polios…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| poliomyelitis | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- polio3
- 14 letters
- tephromyelitis
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (polio3 = 3 syllables).