facial paralysis

facial paralysis
paralysis of the facial nerve, causing weakness and loss of function of the muscles it serves. It occurs in Bell's palsy.

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weakening or paralysis of the facial nerve, as in Bell palsy or Millard-Gubler syndrome.

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