frenum
Membrane that restricts
A frenum is a small fold of tissue that anchors or restrains a body part.
The most familiar are in the mouth—the lingual frenum connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth, and the labial frenum attaches the lip to the gum.
A short lingual frenum can restrict tongue movement, a condition called tongue-tie.
Also spelled frenulum, especially in anatomy.
Plural: frena or frenums.
Thin tissue sheet
- attachmentConnection or fondness
- tissueDisposable soft paper
- connectiveSomething that links
- mucosaMoist organ lining
epithelium · fold · band · tethering · midline · restriction · sublingual · labial
membrane
Thin tissue sheet
- attachmentConnection or fondness
- tissueDisposable soft paper
- connectiveSomething that links
mucosa · epithelium · fold · band · tethering · midline · restriction · sublingual · labial · lingual
tongue-tie
Impede someone's speech
- lingualOf the tongue
- labialRelating to lips
- sublingualUnder the tongue
gingival · palate · gums · teeth · mouth · lip · tongue · cheek · mandibular · maxillary
revision
Altering to improve
surgery · diagnosis · procedure · consultation · pediatric · neonatal · lactation · breastfeeding · latch · nursing