CEFR C2

bulbar

adjective

Meaning

Relating to the medulla oblongata or the bulbous structures of the brainstem.

Examples

The neurologist noted bulbar weakness during the clinical assessment.
Patients with bulbar symptoms often experience difficulty swallowing or speaking.

Synonyms: medullary, brainstem

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bulbar (C2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈbʊlbər/

Definition

Relating to the medulla oblongata or the bulbous structures of the brainstem.

Examples

The neurologist noted bulbar weakness during the clinical assessment.
Patients with bulbar symptoms often experience difficulty swallowing or speaking.
The study focused on the progression of bulbar motor neuron disease.

How to Use bulbar

bulbar palsy (collocation): a medical condition involving the brainstem — "He was diagnosed with progressive bulbar palsy."
bulbar symptoms (collocation): signs related to brainstem dysfunction — "The patient presented with classic bulbar symptoms."

Synonyms of bulbar

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