poliomielite

Italian

Noun

poliomielite f (plural poliomieliti)

  1. (pathology) poliomyelitis
    Synonym: polio

Derived terms

Portuguese

Etymology

Internationalism. Ultimately from Ancient Greek πολιός (poliós, “grey”) +‎ μυελός (muelós, “marrow”) +‎ -ῖτις (-îtis).

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˌpɔ.li.o.mi.eˈli.t͡ʃi/ [ˌpɔ.lɪ.o.mɪ.eˈli.t͡ʃi], (faster pronunciation) /ˌpɔ.ljo.mjeˈli.t͡ʃi/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ˌpɔ.li.o.mi.eˈli.te/ [ˌpɔ.lɪ.o.mɪ.eˈli.te], (faster pronunciation) /ˌpɔ.ljo.mjeˈli.te/
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /ˌpɔ.ljɔ.mjɛˈli.tɨ/

Noun

poliomielite f (plural poliomielites)

  1. (pathology) poliomyelitis (infection by the poliovirus)

Derived terms

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