Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.

Poliomyelitis

Definition:
Combining form and definition:
Suffix and definition:


Definition: A viral disorder of the gray matter of the spinal cord that results in paralysis
Combining form and definition: poli/o, “gray”; myel/o, “spinal cord, medulla, myelin”
Suffix and definition: -itis, “inflammation”

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