ankyloglossia (ang-kuh-loh-glaw-see-uh)
-noun- congenital oral pathology
1. "tongue-tie" 2. an unusually shortening, thickening, or tightening of the lingual frenulum, 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
1. "tongue-tie" 2. an unusually shortening, thickening, or tightening of the lingual frenulum, 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
