Where does “polio” come from?
Polio comes from English poliomyelitis, from German Poliomyelitis, from Ancient Greek μυελός meaning "marrow," ultimately from Proto-Indo-European pelH-.
polio (English): Abbreviation of poliomyelitis; A sufferer from...
Definitions
- Abbreviation of poliomyelitis; A sufferer from...
Ancestry of “polio”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish | polio | poliomyelitis |
| 2 | German | Poliomyelitis | poliomyelitis |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | μυελός | marrow; inmost part, marrow |