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bulbar palsy |
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bulbar palsy Etymology: L, bulbus, swollen root; Gk, paralyein, to be palsied a form of paralysis resulting from a defect in the motor centers of the medulla oblongata. See also bulbar poliomyelitis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Progressive Bulbar Palsy (PBP) affects about 25 percent of sufferers and also involves both the upper and lower motor neurones but is characterised by dysarthria and dysphagia, and predominantly affects older women. |
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