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Polio is derived from the whole name of poliomyelitis. polio=grey, myelon=spinal or nerve tissue, itis=inflammation.

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Q: How did polio get its name?
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Is polio and poliomyelitis the same thing?

Yes it is. Poliomyelitis is the scientific name for polio. Is poliomyelitis the same thing as polio?


What is the name of the type 1 polio virus?

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What is the Common name for polio?

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What is the scientific name of polio?

Poliomyelitis.


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It didn't really have an "early" name that I've ever heard; it has always been called both "polio" and "infantile paralysis". The full medical name of it is "poliomyelitis".


What is the name of the polio causing virus?

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What is the latin name for polio?

polio ensefelo miningo milidas (polo in-sef-e-low min-ing-go my-a-lie-dus)