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polio

/ˈpoʊliː/ noun · British & US
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What does polio mean?

noun

A highly infectious disease caused by the poliovirus, leading to paralysis and sometimes death. It is usually spread through the fecal-oral route.

Example

"The widespread vaccination efforts led to a significant decline in polio cases worldwide."

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