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A condition that is characterized by episodes of sudden uncontrollable and inappropriate laughing or crying. It can result from certain neurological conditions or injuries that may impact the way the brain controls emotions.
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2026
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References
- National Library of Medicine. Pseudobulbar Affect. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000099244. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000099244
- Pseudobulbar Affect. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudobulbar_affect
- Pseudobulbar Affect. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3508789