Parabulia is a rare psychiatric disorder that causes impulsive decision-making. The spelling of this word is based on the Greek roots "para," meaning beside or abnormal, and "boulos," meaning will or volition. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as pærəˈbuːliə. The stress is on the third syllable, with the first syllable pronounced as "pær" and the "bu" sound being similar to "boo." This term is not commonly used outside of the medical community but holds significance for those who study impulse disorders.
Perversion of the will.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
The word "parabulia" is derived from the Greek roots "para-" meaning "beside" or "contrary to", and "boule" meaning "will" or "intention". In Greek, "parabouleia" (παραβουλεία) refers to a state of indecision or hesitation, where one's intentions or will are distracted or confused. The word "parabulia" is often used in medical or psychological contexts to describe a condition characterized by impaired decision-making or difficulty taking action.