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post-polio

adjective

post-po·​lio -ˈpō-lē-ˌō How to pronounce post-polio (audio)
: recovered from polio
also : affected with post-polio syndrome
a post-polio patient

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“Post-polio.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/post-polio. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

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