Meanings
nounpseudobulbar affect (uncountable)
- uncountablemedicineA neurological disorder characterized by episodes of uncontrollable laughing or crying, or other emotional displays.
Synonyms: PBA, emotional incontinence, emotional lability, labile affect
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA neurological disorder characterized by episodes of uncontrollable laughing or crying, or other emotional displays.
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