pseudobulbar affect

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pseudobulbar affect

noun

uncountable A neurological disorder characterized by episodes of uncontrollable laughing or crying, or other emotional displays.
Similar: PBA, emotional incontinence, emotional lability, labile affect

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@misc{pseudobulbar_affect_2026,
  title = {pseudobulbar affect},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/pseudobulbar%20affect},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}