Definition of purport for English Language Learners. : the main or general meaning of something (such as a speech or a person's actions)
Overview. 1  A bulbar palsy is a lower motor neuron lesion of cranial nerves IX, X and XII. 2  A pseudobulbar palsy is an upper motor neuron lesion of cranial nerves IX, X and XII.seudobulbar palsy. The clinical features include: 1  Gag reflex â increased or normal. 2  Tongue â spastic. â 3 it cannot be protruded, lies on the floor of the mouth and is small and tightâ.
Progressive bulbar palsy is a motor neuron disorder that involves the lower motor neurons. These neurons conduct messages from the brain stem and spinal cord to the brain.Initially, patients with progressive bulbar palsy only have muscle weakness that affects speech and swallowing.rogressive bulbar palsy is a motor neuron disorder that involves the lower motor neurons. These neurons conduct messages from the brain stem and spinal cord to the brain.