Bulbar

6 lettersadjectiverare

Updated June 2026

Definition

Relating to or affecting the medulla oblongata, the region of the brainstem that controls vital functions such as breathing and heart rate.

“The neurologist diagnosed a bulbar disorder affecting the patient's ability to swallow.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

bulb·ar

Related Words

Synonyms

medullary

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Wordle

Contains two Bs at positions one and four, giving it an unusual repeated consonant pattern across the word

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Scrabble

Both Bs cost 3 points each but this specialist medical term is valid in standard Scrabble dictionaries

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busbar

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