facial droop

facial droop

Neurology A unilateral sagging of the face, which usually indicates paralysis of facial muscles due to trauma, infection or tumor removal near or at the facial nerve. See Facial palsy.

facial droop

Loss of motor control on one side of the face, resulting in weakness of the muscles on one side of the mouth, with an inability to smile symmetrically. A common finding in acute stroke and Bell's palsy. In stroke, the weakness is limited to the lower half of the face.