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Definition of frenulum - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
medicalTECH. small tissue fold restricting movementTECH.
- The frenulum under the tongue can be quite sensitive.
2.
biologyTECH. small fraenum in various contextsTECH.
- The dentist checked the frenulum during the oral exam.
3.
entomologyTECH. bristle on insect wings aiding flightTECH.
- The moth's frenulum helps its wings stay together during flight.
Origin of frenulum
Latin, frēnum (bridle) + -ulum (diminutive suffix)
Terms with frenulum included in their meaning
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oral surgery
instrument to support tongue during frenulum cutting
Examples of frenulum in a sentence
Injury to the frenulum may cause discomfort. The frenulum can sometimes tear during physical activity. A piercing through the frenulum is quite rare. The frenulum is crucial for the butterfly's flight stability. Without a frenulum, the insect's wings would not function properly.
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- French:frein, frénulum, ...
- German:Frenulum, Flügelborste, ...
- Italian:frenulo, frenillo, ...
- Spanish:frenillo, ...
- Portuguese:freio, frênulo, ...
- Chinese:系带, 翅毛, ...
- Japanese:小帯, ひだ, ...
- Arabic:لِجام, لِجام صغير, ...
- Hebrew:קֶפֶל רִקְמָה, פְרֶנוּלוּם, ...
- Russian:уздечка, френулум, ...
- Ukrainian:вуздечка, перетинка, ...
- Hindi:फ्रेनुलम, फ्रीनुलम, ...
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