Synonyms for
Polio
Definition
Polio is a disease caused by a virus that can lead to paralysis.
Synonyms & similar words
Common collocations
- polio vaccine
- polio virus
- polio epidemic
- polio eradication
- infantile paralysis
- polio survivor
- polio campaign
Word family
noun polio
Usage note
Polio is a specific disease name and does not have direct antonyms or common synonyms. It refers to poliomyelitis, a viral infection that can cause paralysis.
Example sentences
- Polio was once a very common disease, but it can now be prevented with a vaccine.
- Many people who got polio in the past still have trouble walking because of the damage it did to their muscles.
- Polio is a very serious illness that can cause lifelong disability.
- Scientists worked very hard to create a vaccine for polio that could be given to children.
- Most people who get infected with polio don't have any symptoms, but some can become very sick.