noun
- Plural of frenulum; small anatomical bands or folds of tissue that connect or restrain a part of the body.
Usage: anatomy; medical
Examples
- The frenulums in the mouth help control the movement of the tongue and lips.
- Dentists sometimes examine frenulums during routine oral examinations.
- The lingual frenulum is one of the most commonly discussed frenulums in dental practice.
- Some people have unusually tight frenulums that may affect speech or eating.
- The frenulums of the eyelids help keep the eyes properly positioned.