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hemifacial /hemi·fa·cial/ (-fa´shil) pertaining to or affecting half of the face.

hem·i·fa·cial (h

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adj.

Relating to one side of the face.

hemifacial [hem″e-fa´sh´l]

affecting one side of the face.

hemifacial

affecting one side of the face.

hemifacial spasm

hypertonicity of facial muscles may occur with increased irritability of the facial nerve as in otitis media or lesions of the brainstem.

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