Poliovirus
Noun
A virus that causes poliomyelitis, a disease that can lead to paralysis and is preventable through vaccination.
Poliovirus can spread through contaminated food and water.
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Formal
poliomyelitis virus,vaccination against poliovirus,poliovirus outbreak
Noun
The specific strain of virus that leads to outbreaks of poliomyelitis.
Scientists are studying the poliovirus to develop better vaccines.
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Neutral
wild poliovirus,attenuated poliovirus,type 1 poliovirus
Noun
A virus that causes poliomyelitis, a disease that can lead to paralysis and is preventable through vaccination.
Poliovirus can spread through contaminated food and water.
Usage tips
Formal
poliomyelitis virus,vaccination against poliovirus,poliovirus outbreak
Noun
The specific strain of virus that leads to outbreaks of poliomyelitis.
Scientists are studying the poliovirus to develop better vaccines.
Usage tips
Neutral
wild poliovirus,attenuated poliovirus,type 1 poliovirus
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Health Awareness
Understanding the importance of vaccination against poliovirus can help prevent outbreaks.
Vaccination campaigns are critical in areas where poliovirus is endemic.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Terminology
Poliovirus is often discussed in the context of infectious diseases.
Medical professionals use precise terminology when discussing poliovirus.
Pro Tip 3/3Epidemiological Studies
Research on poliovirus frequently examines its transmission patterns.
Studying poliovirus transmission helps formulate effective public health policies.
Pro Tip 1/3Health Awareness
Understanding the importance of vaccination against poliovirus can help prevent outbreaks.
Vaccination campaigns are critical in areas where poliovirus is endemic.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Terminology
Poliovirus is often discussed in the context of infectious diseases.
Medical professionals use precise terminology when discussing poliovirus.
Pro Tip 3/3Epidemiological Studies
Research on poliovirus frequently examines its transmission patterns.
Studying poliovirus transmission helps formulate effective public health policies.
Pro Tip 1/3Health Awareness
Understanding the importance of vaccination against poliovirus can help prevent outbreaks.
Vaccination campaigns are critical in areas where poliovirus is endemic.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Terminology
Poliovirus is often discussed in the context of infectious diseases.
Medical professionals use precise terminology when discussing poliovirus.
Pro Tip 3/3Epidemiological Studies
Research on poliovirus frequently examines its transmission patterns.
Studying poliovirus transmission helps formulate effective public health policies.
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