Poliomyelitis (Noun)
Meaning
An acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The World Health Organization has been working to eradicate poliomyelitis worldwide through vaccination programs since the 1980s.
- Poliomyelitis can cause a range of symptoms, from mild to severe, including fever, headache, and paralysis of the limbs.
- In the early 20th century, poliomyelitis was a major public health concern in the United States, with thousands of cases reported each year.
- The development of the inactivated poliovirus vaccine by Jonas Salk in the 1950s was a major breakthrough in the fight against poliomyelitis.
- Poliomyelitis can be prevented through vaccination, and efforts to increase immunization rates have led to a significant decline in cases globally.