SINCE 1828
pow
noun (1)
\ ˈpō
, ˈpau̇
\
, ˈpau̇
\
pow
noun (2)
\ ˈpau̇
\
\
Definition of pow (Entry 2 of 4)
: a sound of a blow or explosion
POW
noun (3)
\ ˌpē-(ˌ)ō-ˈdə-bəl-(ˌ)yü
, -bə-(ˌ)yü; -ˈdəb-(ˌ)yü\
, -bə-(ˌ)yü; -ˈdəb-(ˌ)yü\
Definition of POW (Entry 3 of 4)
POW
abbreviationDefinition of POW (Entry 4 of 4)
Powassan (virus)
According to a Center for Disease Control spokeswoman, POW virus can infect the central nervous system and cause encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) and meningitis (inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord).— Rick Murphy There is no specific treatment, but people with severe POW virus illnesses often need to be hospitalized to receive respiratory support, intravenous fluids, or medications to reduce swelling in the brain.— Kathryn Gallerani
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