Bell's palsy

noun

ˈbelz- 

: paralysis of the facial nerve producing distortion on one side of the face

Examples of Bell's palsy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

His son developed Bell's palsy, a sudden paralysis on one side of the face, but recovered quickly after a course of oral antibiotics. — Bram Sable-Smith, NPR, 27 June 2026

Davis had previously revealed that he was diagnosed with Bell's palsy in 2021, a condition that causes temporary facial paralysis and forced him to scale back portions of his annual pre-Grammy gala. — Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 22 June 2026

His annual star-studded pre-Grammy Gala was postponed when he was diagnosed with Bell's palsy in 2021. — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026

The star has dealt with numerous injuries and illnesses over the years, including meniscus issues, multiple orbital bone fractures, Bell's palsy and more. — Laura Fay, CBS News, 6 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Sir Charles Bell †1842 Scottish anatomist

First Known Use

circa 1845, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

Bell's palsy

noun

: paralysis of the facial nerve producing distortion on one side of the face