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bell's palsy

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.79 in modern English

Syllables
bel-l's -pal-sy
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
4
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Uncountable

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Etymology

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

Usage

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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.
Where does bell's palsy come from?
Named after Scottish surgeon Charles Bell (1774–1842), who first described the connection of the facial nerve to the condition.

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