noun
- Plural of frenum; small bands or folds of tissue that connect or restrain parts of the body, especially in anatomy.
Usage: medical/anatomical term; plural form
Examples
- The frenula under the tongue help control its movement.
- Dental professionals examine the frenula during oral examinations.
- The frenula of the eyelids are delicate structures.
- Some people have prominent frenula that may require surgical adjustment.
- The frenula serve to limit excessive movement of connected tissues.