BULBAR

bulbar

(adjective) involving the medulla oblongata; “bulbar paralysis”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

bulbar (not comparable)

Relating to, or having the form of a bulb; used especially of the medulla oblongata.

Source: Wiktionary


Bulb"ar, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to bulb; especially, in medicine, pertaining to the bulb of the spinal cord, or medulla oblongata; as, bulbar paralysis.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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