

Facial nerve palsy: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Facial Nerve Palsy
Facial nerve palsy is a nervous system disorder in which a damaged nerve in the skull affects the movement of the muscles of the face. It is a form of cranial mononeuropathy VII. Facial Nerve Palsy ALTERNATIVE NAMES: Bell's palsy, facial paralysis. DEFINITION: Dysfunction of the facial nerve leading to variable degrees of facial paralysis.
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