What does "bell's palsy" mean?

A paralysis of cranial nerve VII (the facial nerve) resulting in inability to control facial muscles on the affected side.

What is a synonym for "bell's palsy"?

Common synonyms include: palsy.

noun

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A paralysis of cranial nerve VII (the facial nerve) resulting in inability to control facial muscles on the affected side. uncountable
"A Bell's palsy is a facial paralysis that affects one side of the face only, generally caused by a viral infection."

"A Bell's palsy is a facial paralysis that affects one side of the face only, generally caused by a viral infection."

Named after Scottish surgeon Charles Bell (1774–1842), who first described the connection of the facial nerve to the condition.