Ankyloglossia
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌæŋkɪləˈɡlɒsi.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ankyloglossia is a noun meaning (medicine) A congenital oral anomaly in which the lingual frenulum is unusually short and thick, decreasing mobility of the tongue and affecting eating, speech, etc.
Meaning
(medicine) A congenital oral anomaly in which the lingual frenulum is unusually short and thick, decreasing mobility of the tongue and affecting eating, speech, etc.
Synonyms for ankyloglossia
Depending on context, synonyms include tongue-tie.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tongue tie, pachyglossia, microglossia, paraglossia, glossoncus, tachyglossia.
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