pseudobulbar

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English

Etymology

From pseudo- +‎ bulbar.

Adjective

pseudobulbar (not comparable)

  1. (pathology) That is similar to effects related to the brainstem.
    • 2015 July 4, John L. Robinson et al., “Common neuropathological features underlie distinct clinical presentations in three siblings with hereditary diffuse leukoencephalopathy with spheroids caused by CSF1R p.Arg782His”, in Acta Neuropathologica Communications, volume 3, →DOI:
      Examination at age 52 demonstrated a pseudobulbar affect.

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