word
Polio
POH-lee-oh
/ˈpoʊliːˌoʊ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
polio
Dictionary meaning
An acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord.
Synonyms: poliomyelitis
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