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- noun Abbreviation of
poliomyelitis
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord
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That fear of polio is the context of Philip Roth's new novel, "Nemesis," and Philip Roth, welcome to the program.
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That fear of polio is the context of Philip Roth's new novel, "Nemesis," and Philip Roth, welcome to the program.
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Taken together, these findings do not support the hypothesis that SV40 virus contained in polio vaccines administered before 1963 cause cancers.
SV40 2010
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Swaggering and hostile, the Italians announce their intent: We're spreadin 'polio ....
Philip Roth's "Nemesis," reviewed by Roxana Robinson Roxana Robinson 2010
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As a survivor, I am sickened that polio is still not eradicated and that some parents question the necessity and safety of vaccination.
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Since travel makes the world a much smaller place, a recurrence of polio is merely a plane ride away.
Polio Vaccine 2008
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Allie said She's not actually getting a mild dose of polio, is she?
MORE FROM GINNY BATES: ALLIE AND MARGIE Maggie Jochild 2007
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A good example of a plausible promise, on the other hand, is: “we will eradicate polio from the world.”
A promise to keep: the first step to becoming a swarming team 2007
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The story of Dr. Jonas Salk and the cure for polio is really about dedicating one†™ s life to a higher purpose.
Think Progress » Gingrich: ‘This Is, In Fact, World War III’ And The U.S. ‘Ought To Be Helping’ 2006
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The success accomplished in the global eradication of small pox since 1977, has spurred the goal of eradication of other immunisation preventable diseases such as polio, which is now at the brink of extinction.
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