What is another word for bulbar?
Pronunciation: [bˈʌlbɑː] (IPA) 
Bulbar is a term used in medical science that generally refers to the medulla oblongata, the lower part of the brainstem that controls vital autonomic functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure. Synonyms for bulbar include medullary, brainstem, and rhombencephalon. Other related terms include subcortical, as the medulla oblongata is located beneath the cerebral cortex, and autonomic, as it controls automatic bodily processes. Additionally, bulbar may be used to describe certain neurological disorders that affect the medulla oblongata, such as bulbar palsy, which is characterized by difficulty speaking, swallowing, and breathing.
