Meaning & use
bulbar
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Relating to a bulb-shaped part of the body, especially the medulla oblongata at the base of the brain.
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Bulbar symptoms of the disease can affect a patient's speech and swallowing.
The neurologist checked for signs of bulbar weakness during the exam.
A note on using this word
A specialized medical term used mainly in neurology, especially in discussions of conditions like ALS.
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