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Bell's palsy

Bell's palsy noun: a paralysis of cranial nerve VII (the facial nerve) resulting in inability to control facial muscles on the affected side.

Noun

Bell's palsy (uncountable)

  1. A paralysis of cranial nerve VII (the facial nerve) resulting in inability to control facial muscles on the affected side.
    • A Bell's palsy is a facial paralysis that affects one side of the face only, generally caused by a viral infection.2020, Dr Amir Khan, The Doctor Will See You Now, Ebury Press (2021), page 15

Bell's palsy meaning in Telugu

Bell's palsy in Telugu

paralysis of cranial nerve VII, the facial nerve
ముఖ పక్షవాతం mukha pakṣavātaṁ

Origin of Bell's palsy

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

Questions about Bell's palsy

What does Bell's palsy mean?
Bell's palsy means a paralysis of cranial nerve VII (the facial nerve) resulting in inability to control facial muscles on the affected side.
What is Bell's palsy in Telugu?
Bell's palsy in Telugu is ముఖ పక్షవాతం (mukha pakṣavātaṁ). See Bell's palsy meaning in Telugu.
What part of speech is Bell's palsy?
Bell's palsy is a noun.

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