Definition of frenum in English:
Another term for frenulum.
- The abnormal fraenum is attached so low on the gum-line that it props apart the two front teeth.
- To avoid cutting through the fraenum, it is positioned slightly to one side underneath the tongue.
- When any of these frenums are much shorter than normal, they can limit the movement of the tissues they attach to.
Mid 18th century: from Latin, literally 'bridle'.
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