polio

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: po-li-o (3)

English Definition

An infectious viral disease that affects the central nervous system and can cause temporary or permanent paralysis.

Example Sentence

Polio has been nearly eradicated through vaccination.

US IPA /ˈpoʊlioʊ/
UK IPA /ˈpΙ™ΚŠliΙ™ΚŠ/