noun
- Plural of frenum; small anatomical bands or folds of tissue that connect or restrain a part of the body.
Usage: medical/anatomical term; commonly refers to the fold of tissue under the tongue or between the gum and upper lip
Examples
- The dentist examined the patient's frena during the routine checkup.
- Tight frena under the tongue can sometimes affect speech development in children.
- The lingual frena connects the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth.
- Some people have prominent frena that are visible when they smile.