What is the meaning of a medical term 'Bell's palsy'?

Answer 1

Bell's palsy is damage to facial nerves that control one's side of their face.This disease can cause one's face to droop and can effect the sense of taste and the production of tears and saliva.

Answer 2

Bell's palsy is a condition that causes temporary weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles, usually on one side of the face. It is believed to be due to inflammation or compression of the facial nerve, leading to difficulty in controlling facial expressions and other symptoms like drooping of the eyelid or corner of the mouth. The exact cause is often unknown, but most cases of Bell's palsy resolve on their own within a few weeks to months.