Tag: Glossary “B”

Bell’s Palsy Bell’s pal·sy \ˈbelz-\ ˈpȯl-zē\ noun An affliction of facial nerves that may involve facial contortions and muscle spasms. Bell’s Palsy can be extremely

Bilateral bi·lat·er·al \bī-ˈla-t(ə-)rəl\ adjective Relates to both sides of the body.

Bursitis bur·si·tis \(ˌ)bər-ˈsī-təs\ noun The inflammation of a bursa. A bursa is a sac filled with fluid in a location where friction would otherwise develop.