frænulum

US/ˈfɹiːnjələm/

A form of frenulum — A small fold or ridge of tissue that supports or restrains the motion of the part to which it is attached, in particular a fold of skin beneath the tongue, or between the lip and the gum.

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Meanings

nounfrænulum (plural frænulums or frænula)

plural frænulums · plural frænula

  1. hypercorrectnonstandardNonstandard spelling of frenulum.
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