polio

Collins 1

n an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord

n. 脊髓灰质炎, 小儿麻痹症
[医] 脊髓灰质炎

Collins 星级

22,052

BNC 频率

12,207

使用频率

polio 源于希腊语 polios，意为“灰色”。该词常与“脊髓灰质炎”相关，因其导致脊髓和脑灰质的损伤。

例句

1. Polio is a serious disease that can cause paralysis.

小儿麻痹症是一种严重的疾病，可能导致瘫痪。

2. Many countries have vaccination programs to prevent polio.

许多国家有疫苗接种计划来预防小儿麻痹症。

3. Thanks to vaccines, polio has been nearly eradicated in many parts of the world.

多亏了疫苗，许多地区的小儿麻痹症几乎被消灭了。