Bulbar
Bulbar
Bulbar (pronunciation: /ˈbʌlbər/) is a term that originates from the Latin word "bulbus", meaning a bulb or swelling. It is used in medical terminology to refer to the part of the brain stem that resembles a swelling or bulb, known as the medulla oblongata.
Definition
In the context of medicine, the term "bulbar" is used to describe anything related to or affecting the medulla oblongata or the cranial nerves that emerge from it. This includes various conditions, symptoms, and anatomical structures.
Related Terms
- Bulbar palsy: A type of lower motor neuron disease that affects the nerves supplying the bulbar muscles, which control swallowing, speech, and other functions.
- Bulbar conjunctiva: The part of the conjunctiva, a clear membrane that covers the front of the eye, that covers the outer surface of the eye.
- Bulbar polio: A form of poliomyelitis that affects the bulbar region of the brain stem, potentially causing difficulty breathing and swallowing.
- Bulbar symptoms: Symptoms related to the dysfunction of the bulbar region, such as difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), changes in speech (dysarthria), and changes in voice (dysphonia).
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bulbar
- Wikipedia's article - Bulbar
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