polioencephalitis

po·li·o·en·ceph·a·li·tis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [poh-lee-oh-en-sef-uh-lahy-tis]
- /ˈpoʊ li oʊ ɛnˌsɛf əˈlaɪ tɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [poh-lee-oh-en-sef-uh-lahy-tis]
- /ˈpoʊ li oʊ ɛnˌsɛf əˈlaɪ tɪs/

Definitions of polioencephalitis word

noun polioencephalitis a disease characterized by inflammation of the gray matter of the brain. 1
noun polioencephalitis poliomyelitis affecting the cerebrum. 1

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Origin of polioencephalitis

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

1880-85; < New Latin < Greek polió(s) gray + New Latin encephalitis encephalitis

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Parts of speech for Polioencephalitis

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polioencephalitis popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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