bulbar

Modifies a noun

• poliomyelitis: Absence of tonsils as a factor in the development of bulbar poliomyelitis.
• polio: Bulbar polio involved the brain stem where the centers for the cranial nerves are located.
• palsy: Progressive bulbar palsy is also a less common form of MND.
• involvement: Over several days, the other extremities may become paralyzed, and bulbar involvement may occur.
• muscle: The main problems occur with the mouth, tongue and swallowing muscles as a result of the bulbar muscles being affected.
• weakness: Severe bulbar weakness occurs in 10 to 15 % of all paralytic cases.