pseudobulbar paralysis
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pseudobulbar — Denoting a supranuclear paralysis of the bulbar nerves. * * * pseu·do·bul·bar bəl bər adj simulating that (as bulbar paralysis) which is caused by lesions of the medulla oblongata <pseudobulbar paralysis> * * * pseu·do·bul·bar (soo″do … Medical dictionary
Paralysis — Not to be confused with Spasticity, Sensory loss, or Numbness. Paralysed redirects here. For other uses, see Paralysed (disambiguation). Paralyse redirects here. For the 2008 pop song, see Paralyse (song). For other uses, see Paralysis… … Wikipedia
paralysis — /peuh ral euh sis/, n., pl. paralyses / seez /. 1. Pathol. a. a loss or impairment of voluntary movement in a body part, caused by injury or disease of the nerves, brain, or spinal cord. b. a disease characterized by this, esp. palsy. 2. a state… … Universalium
Paralysis — Loss of voluntary movement (motor function). Paralysis that affects only one muscle or limb is partial paralysis, also known as palsy; paralysis of all muscles is total paralysis, as may occur in cases of botulism. * * * 1. Loss of power of… … Medical dictionary
pseudobulbar palsy — spastic weakness of the muscles innervated by the cranial nerves, i.e., the muscles of the face, pharynx, and tongue, owing to bilateral lesions of the corticospinal tract; symptoms include dysphagia, dysarthria, and spastic facial jerks,… … Medical dictionary
supranuclear paralysis — pseudobulbar p … Medical dictionary
spastic bulbar palsy — pseudobulbar paralysis … Medical dictionary
Progressive supranuclear palsy — A neurologic disorder of unknown origin that gradually destroys cells in many areas of the brain, leading to serious and permanent problems with the control of gait and balance. The most obvious sign of the disease is an inability to aim the eyes … Medical dictionary
Leukodystrophy — A disorder of the white matter of the brain, the part of the brain that contains myelinated nerve fibers. The white matter is white because it is the color of myelin, the insulation covering the nerve fibers. (The white matter is as opposed to… … Medical dictionary
digestive system disease — Introduction any of the diseases that affect the human digestive tract. Such disorders may affect the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), pancreas, liver, or biliary tract. A prevalent disorder of the digestive… … Universalium
