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ankyloglossia (ang-kuh-loh-glaw-see-uh)

-noun- congenital oral pathology
​1. "tongue-tie" 2. an unusually shortening, thickening, or tightening of the lingual frenul​um, a normal structure located between the tongue and the floor of the mouth; this anomaly restricts the tongue's normal movements.
Ankyloglossia can also affect the way a child eats, speaks and swallows, as well as interfere with breastfeeding.
Sometimes ankyloglossia may not cause enough functional problems to warrant intervention.
​Other times it may require a surgical procedure for release.
Origin: ankylo- + Greek gloss(a) tongue + ia

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Our mission is to provide parents of children with ankyloglossia with information and a list of knowledgable and experienced bodyworkers, and to serve as a resource for bodyworkers who specialize in treating musculoskeletal
and developmental issues in babies with ankyloglossia. 

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