HEMIFACIAL SPASMS
\hˈɛmɪfˌe͡ɪʃə͡l spˈazəmz], \hˈɛmɪfˌeɪʃəl spˈazəmz], \h_ˈɛ_m_ɪ_f_ˌeɪ_ʃ_əl s_p_ˈa_z_ə_m_z]\
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Recurrent clonic contraction of facial muscles, restricted to one side. It may occur as a manifestation of compressive lesions involving the seventh cranial nerve (FACIAL NERVE DISEASES), during recovery from BELL PALSY, or in association with other disorders. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1378)
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