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abulia definition

abu·lia (ə bo̵̅o̅′lē ə, -byo̵̅o̅′-)

noun

Psychol. loss of the ability to exercise will power and make decisions

Etymology: ModL < Gr aboulia, indecision < a-, without + boulē, will, determination

Related Forms:

  • abulic abu′·lic (-lik) adjective

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