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a·bu·li·a also a·bou·li·a A0021100 (ə-bo͞o′lē-ə, -byo͞o′-)n. Loss or impairment of the ability to make decisions or act independently. [New Latin, from Greek abouliā, indecision : a-, without; see a-1 + boulē, will; see gwelə- in Indo-European roots.] a·bu′lic (-lĭk) adj.abulia (əˈbuːlɪə; -ˈbjuː-) or aboulian (Psychiatry) psychiatry a pathological inability to take decisions[C19: New Latin, from Greek aboulia lack of resolution, from a-1 + boulē will] aˈbulic adja•bu•li•a (əˈbyu li ə, əˈbu-) n. a symptom of mental disorder involving impairment or loss of volition. [1840–50; a-6 + Greek boul(ḗ) will + -ia] a•bu′lic, adj. abulia, aboulia - Inability to make decisions is abulia or aboulia.See also related terms for inability.ThesaurusNoun | 1. | abulia - a loss of will power abouliamental condition, mental state, psychological condition, psychological state - (psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic; "a manic state" | TranslationsabuliaenUK
abulia[ā′bü·lē·ə] (psychology) Loss of ability to make decisions. abuliaenUK
abulia [ah-bu´le-ah] lack of will or willpower; inability to make decisions. adj. adj abu´lic.akinetic mutism.a·bu·li·a (ă-bū'lē-ă), 1. Loss or impairment of the ability to perform voluntary actions or to make decisions. 2. Reduction in speech, movement, thought, and emotional reaction; a common result of bilateral frontal lobe disease. Synonym(s): aboulia [G. a- priv. + boulē, will] abulia also aboulia (ə-bo͞o′lē-ə, -byo͞o′-)n. Loss or impairment of the ability to make decisions or act independently. a·bu′lic (-lĭk) adj.Abulia Neurology A neurologic symptom characterised by reduced motor and cognitive activity coupled with indifference to the consequences of one’s action. Psychiatry Lack of will or motivation, often expressed as inability to make decisions.abulia Neurology ↓ action and thought coupled with indifference or lack of concern about the consequences of action Psychiatry Lack of will or motivation, often expressed as inability to make decisions. See Anhedonia. a·bu·li·a (ā-bū'lē-ă) 1. Loss or impairment of the ability to perform voluntary actions or to make decisions. 2. Reduction in speech, movement, thought, and emotional reaction; a common result of bilateral frontal lobe disease. [G. a- priv. + boulē, will]abulia Loss or impairment of the ability to act decisively, make decisions, or perform actions. Abulia may be caused by DEPRESSION, TUMOUR or other disorders of the frontal lobes of the brain, PREFRONTAL LEUCOTOMY, STROKE or intoxication with NEUROLEPTIC drugs.a·bu·li·a (ā-bū'lē-ă) 1. Loss or impairment of the ability to perform voluntary actions or to make decisions. 2. Reduction in speech, movement, thought, and emotional reaction. [G. a- priv. + boulē, will]abuliaenUK Related to abulia: akinetic mutismSynonyms for abulianoun a loss of will powerSynonymsRelated Words- mental condition
- mental state
- psychological condition
- psychological state
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