noun
- plural of frenum; small folds of tissue that connect or restrict the movement of a mobile organ or part
Usage: medical; anatomy
Examples
- The dentist examined the patient’s oral frenums during the routine checkup.
- Some infants are born with tight frenums that may affect feeding.
- The surgeon carefully released the restrictive frenums to improve mobility.
- Multiple frenums in the mouth help stabilize the tongue and lips.
- The medical student learned to identify various frenums in anatomy class.