Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pseudobulbar

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.14 in modern English

Syllables: pseu-dob-ul-bar
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

4

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

That is similar to effects related to the brainstem.

Example Sentences

"Examination at age 52 demonstrated a pseudobulbar affect."

Etymology

From pseudo- + bulbar.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: pseudo

Phrases

pseudobulbar affect

Questions

What does pseudobulbar mean?: That is similar to effects related to the brainstem.
Where does pseudobulbar come from?: From pseudo- + bulbar.

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