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

The most common answer is polio (5 letters).

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Possible answers

polio 5 letters wn-def

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

poliomyelitis 13 letters wn-def

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