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What is a frenulum?

What is a frenulum? Here are some definitions.

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  1. (anatomy) A small fold of tissue that prevents an organ in the body from moving too far.
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In the past, butterflies were distinguished from moths in that they flew during the day, possessed clubbed antennae, were brightly colored, and lacked a frenulum.
This site discusses phimosis in its specific forms of phimotic ring, frenulum breve, adhesions or skinbridges.
A deficient or excessive development of the lingual frenulum may also interfere with the movements of the tongue.
A frenulum or tongue laceration may respond to topical thrombin or other similar agents.
During this operation, the surgeon essentially lengthens the frenulum to allow greater freedom of movement.
The frenulum is the piece of tissue connecting the tongue to the bottom.

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