pseudobulbar paralysis


pseudobulbar palsy

paralysis of the lips and tongue, simulating progressive bulbar paralysis, but due to supranucelar lesions with bilateral involvement of the upper motor neurons; characterized by speech and swallowing difficulties, emotional instability, and spasmodic, mirthless laughter. Synonym(s): pseudobulbar paralysis

pseu·do·bul·bar pa·ral·y·sis

(sū'dō-bŭl'bahr păr-al'i-sis) Paralysis of the lips and tongue, simulating progressive bulbar paralysis but due to supranuclear lesions with bilateral involvement of the upper motor neurons; characterized by speech and swallowing difficulties, emotional instability, and spasmodic, mirthless laughter.

pseudobulbar paralysis

Paralysis caused by cerebral center lesions, simulating the bulbar types of paralysis.See also: paralysis