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Definition of Ankyloglossia
1. Noun. A congenital anomaly in which the mucous membrane under the tongue is too short limiting the mobility of the tongue.
Exact synonyms: Tongue Tie
Generic synonyms: Birth Defect, Congenital Abnormality, Congenital Anomaly, Congenital Defect, Congenital Disorder
Generic synonyms: Birth Defect, Congenital Abnormality, Congenital Anomaly, Congenital Defect, Congenital Disorder
Medical Definition of Ankyloglossia
1. Partial or complete fusion of the tongue to the floor of the mouth; abnormal shortness of the frenulum linguae. Synonym: tongue-tie. Origin: ankylo-+ G. Glossa, tongue (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ankyloglossia
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