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Recent Examples of poliomyelitis
Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a viral disease that affects the nervous system.
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Fox News, 23 July 2022
Polio, short for poliomyelitis, is highly contagious and spreads via person-to-person contact even when the original contagious patient doesn't show symptoms.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 22 July 2022
Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a crippling and potentially fatal infectious disease, which invades the nervous system and spreads mainly through contamination by fecal matter.
—Adela Suliman, BostonGlobe.com, 23 June 2022
Polio or poliomyelitis is a crippling and potentially fatal infectious disease, which invades the nervous system and spreads mainly through contamination by fecal matter.
—Adela Suliman, Washington Post, 23 June 2022
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Fox News, 23 July 2022
Polio, short for poliomyelitis, is highly contagious and spreads via person-to-person contact even when the original contagious patient doesn't show symptoms.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 22 July 2022
Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a crippling and potentially fatal infectious disease, which invades the nervous system and spreads mainly through contamination by fecal matter.
—Adela Suliman, BostonGlobe.com, 23 June 2022
Polio or poliomyelitis is a crippling and potentially fatal infectious disease, which invades the nervous system and spreads mainly through contamination by fecal matter.
—Adela Suliman, Washington Post, 23 June 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poliomyelitis
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This could result in serious health complications, such as: vomiting, lack of coordination and balance, and in rare cases, partial paralysis, collapse and even death, says Martin.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Related article Counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections linked to harmful reactions in nine states Botulism is a life-threatening condition caused by toxins made by Clostridium botulinum bacteria that attack the nervous system and cause paralysis.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
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The idea for the Super Flipper came from Nolan after being inspired by his uncle Paul, who has cerebral palsy.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
9 June 2025
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However, for the screen, director Amber Sealey cast Taylor (who has cerebral palsy and can vocalize) alongside Jennifer Aniston, who plays Melody’s inner voice and acts as the film narrator.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
8 June 2025
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Cancer, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and many other diseases may also not be apparent, but those conditions are physical and can qualify for exclusion.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Unable to connect with Anne, even years later when the latter has developed multiple sclerosis, Louisa is challenging and compelling, much like this thoughtful book about families.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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The Emmy-winning composer died Thursday at his home in Los Angeles following an eight-year battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), Clausen’s daughter told the Hollywood Reporter.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
31 May 2025
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For example, in the hand tendon-transfer surgery for high median-ulnar palsy, one muscle is sutured to all four finger flexor tendons.—
Evan Ackerman,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Mar. 2018
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“Poliomyelitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poliomyelitis. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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