The "'bulb "'is an archaic term for the medulla oblongata and in modern clinical usage the word "'bulbar "'( as in bulbar palsy ) is retained for terms that relate to the medulla oblongata, particularly in reference to medical conditions.
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A small business owner, Basnight held the position of Lou Gehrig's disease ( ALS ), Basnight said, " I may have it, may not . " Dr . Benjamin Brooks of Carolinas Medical Center said Basnight had progressive bulbar palsy and that, while someone could die from the condition, it was also possible to live a long time.
