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Bell's palsy

NOUN
cerebral palsy
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Ms. Ruhl, in addition to being one of the most inventive dramatists working today, also wrote a beautiful memoir, “Smile,” about her struggles with Bell’s palsy, a neurological disorder that affects the face muscles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025

Kennedy has said one of his sons developed Bell’s palsy from Lyme and that one son developed severe, debilitating chronic Lyme.

From Slate • Dec. 19, 2025

However, Amy said she thinks having Bell's palsy had made her a stronger person.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2024

Renee France, 49, a physical therapist in Seattle, developed Bell’s palsy — a form of facial paralysis, usually temporary — and a dramatic rash that neatly bisected her face.

From New York Times • May 3, 2024

This is particularly true with regard to Bell's palsy.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)




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