What is another word for Geniculate Ganglionitis?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒɛnˈɪkjʊlˌe͡ɪt ɡˌaŋɡlɪənˈa͡ɪtɪs] (IPA) 
Geniculate ganglionitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the geniculate ganglion, a collection of nerve cell bodies that helps control facial movements and sensation. Symptoms can include facial pain, weakness, twitching, and sensitivity to light and sound. There are several synonyms for geniculate ganglionitis, including Ramsay Hunt syndrome, herpes zoster oticus, and facial nerve herpes. Ramsay Hunt syndrome is named after the British neurologist James Ramsay Hunt, who first described the condition in 1907. Herpes zoster oticus refers to the viral infection that can cause geniculate ganglionitis, while facial nerve herpes reflects the fact that the inflammation affects the facial nerve.
