noun
- Plural of fraenum; small anatomical bands or folds of tissue that connect or restrain a part of the body.
Usage: Medical/anatomical term; Also spelled 'frenums' (more common in modern usage)
Examples
- The fraenums in the mouth help anchor the tongue and lips.
- Dental surgeons sometimes need to adjust fraenums to improve oral function.
- The lingual fraenum connects the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth.