noun
- a fold of skin or mucous membrane that limits the movement of an organ or part
Usage: anatomy
Examples
- The doctor examined the frenum under the patient’s tongue.
- A tight frenum can sometimes affect speech development in children.
- The dentist recommended a procedure to release the restrictive frenum.
- The frenum connects the lip to the gum tissue.
- Some babies are born with a shortened frenum that may require treatment.
- The oral surgeon carefully cut the frenum to improve tongue mobility.