Bell's palsy

noun

, Pathology.

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

Bell's palsy

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bell's palsy¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bell's palsy¹

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

Example Sentences

Speaking to podcaster and former Love Islander Olivia Atwood, Tulisa discussed having surgery and fillers after she was diagnosed with Bell's palsy.

From BBC

The 36-year-old N-Dubz star recently told So Wrong It's Right podcaster Olivia Attwood that she had "only fillers" in her face to "balance out the symmetry" of her face after having Bell's palsy.

From BBC

Bell's palsy is a type of paralysis that temporarily affects the ability to control the facial muscles.

From BBC

She said she first started getting the injectables after the Bell's palsy several years back had left her face inflamed and swollen, making her a recluse.

From BBC

Renee France, 49, a physical therapist in Seattle, developed Bell’s palsy — a form of facial paralysis, usually temporary — and a dramatic rash that neatly bisected her face.

From New York Times