polio

[ poh-lee-oh ]

noun

1. poliomyelitis.

polio

/ ˈpəʊlɪəʊ /

noun

1. short for poliomyelitis

Word History and Origins

Origin of polio¹

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35; shortened form

Example Sentences

As was typically the case, Trump offered no further specifics, but all 50 states mandate not only MMR vaccinations, but shots against polio, diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus and chicken pox for all schoolchildren.

From Los Angeles Times

“I care deeply about a woman’s right to choose, to choose to give her child polio,” Baldwin said as Kennedy.

From Salon

Alec Baldwin also returned to the show to play Health and Human Services nominee and former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who said he would protect “a woman’s right to give her child polio.”

From Los Angeles Times

But the atrocities described in the report have not ceased: For example, the stun grenade dropped on a polio vaccination clinic during a humanitarian pause, wounding several children.

From Salon

Wednesday also saw the WHO and Cogat announce the conclusion of the polio vaccination campaign across Gaza.

From BBC