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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
Noun
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Leaders must rigorously prioritize and communicate clearly, ensuring optionality does not devolve into paralysis or inefficiency.—
Bryce Hoffman,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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This type of hallucination is a hallmark for many people with sleep paralysis.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
8 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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But the death of Ariana, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder left the family completely heartbroken, including Bella.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 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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Bell’s palsy — which was then written into the show.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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Thomas died April 18 at Salisbury Hospice in Wilshire England, and had been battling progressive supranuclear palsy, daughter Phoebe Court-Thomas told The Hollywood Reporter.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Poliomyelitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poliomyelitis. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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