ankyloglossia
/ˌæŋkɪloʊˈɡlɒsiə/
noun
- A medical condition present at birth where the strip of skin under the tongue (the frenulum) is too short or tight, restricting tongue movement; also called tongue-tie.
- A simple surgery can correct ankyloglossia and improve speech.
- The baby had trouble breastfeeding due to ankyloglossia.
- The dentist diagnosed the child's ankyloglossia during a routine checkup.
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