Bell's palsy

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noun Pathology.

suddenly occurring paralysis that distorts one side of the face, caused by a lesion of the facial nerve.

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Origin of Bell's palsy

1855–60; named after Charles Bell (1774–1842), Scottish anatomist, who first described it

Words nearby Bell's palsy

bells and whistles, bell seat, bell-shaped curve, bell sheep, bells of Ireland, Bell's palsy, bell tent, bell the cat, who will, bell-topper, bellwether, Bellwood

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British Dictionary definitions for Bell's palsy

Bell's palsy

noun

a usually temporary paralysis of the muscles of the face, normally on one side

Word Origin for Bell's palsy

C19: named after Sir Charles Bell (1774–1842), British anatomist

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