FRAENUM LINGUAE
\fɹˈiːnəm lˈɪŋɡjuːˌiː], \fɹˈiːnəm lˈɪŋɡjuːˌiː], \f_ɹ_ˈiː_n_ə_m l_ˈɪ_ŋ_ɡ_j_uː_ˌiː]\
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Is a triangular reflection, formed by the mucous membrane of the mouth, and situate between the inferior paries of that cavity and the inferior surface of the tongue.When the fraenum extends as far as the extremity of the tongue, it cramps its movements, interferes with sucking, &c. This inconvenience is remedied by carefully snipping it with a pair of scissors. The French call this loperation du filet.
By Robley Dunglison
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