What is another word for Acute Inflammatory Facial Neuropathy?
Pronunciation: [ɐkjˈuːt ɪnflˈamətəɹˌi fˈe͡ɪʃə͡l njuːɹˈɒpəθɪ] (IPA) 
Acute Inflammatory Facial Neuropathy, also known as Bell's palsy, is a condition that affects the facial nerves, leading to temporary paralysis or weakness in the facial muscles. Synonyms for this condition include facial nerve palsy, facial nerve paralysis, and facial nerve dysfunction. The term "acute" indicates the sudden onset of symptoms, "inflammatory" suggests that the condition involves inflammation of the facial nerves, and "neuropathy" refers to nerve damage or dysfunction. Although these synonyms all describe the same condition, the most commonly used term is Bell's palsy, which is named after Sir Charles Bell, the Scottish anatomist who first described this condition in the 19th century.
