B2nounhealth
US/ˈpoʊ.li.oʊ/
UK/ˈpəʊ.li.əʊ/
a serious infectious disease that can damage the nerves and cause people to be unable to move
In context
Polio was once common, but vaccines have almost ended it.
He walked with a limp because he had polio as a child.
Health workers visited every village to give children the polio vaccine.
Words that go with polio
noun + noun
- polio vaccineThe polio vaccine is given to babies.
- polio vaccinationThe polio vaccination campaign reached millions of children.
- polio outbreakA polio outbreak was reported in the region.
verb + noun
- eradicate polioThe goal is to eradicate polio worldwide.
- have polioShe had polio when she was four.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a polioCorrect: polio