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fre⋅num

  [free-nuhm]
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–noun, plural -na  [-nuh] . Anatomy, Zoology.
a fold of membrane that checks or restrains the motion of a part, as the fold on the underside of the tongue.
Also, fraenum.

Origin:
< NL; L frēnum bridle
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fre·na   (frē'nə)   
n.  A plural of frenum.
fre·num   (frē'nəm)   
n.   pl. fre·nums or fre·na (-nə)
A membranous fold of skin or mucous membrane that supports or restricts the movement of a part or organ, such as the small band of tissue that connects the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth.

[Latin frēnum, bridle, from frendere, to grind; see ghrendh- in Indo-European roots.]
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Main Entry: fre·num
Pronunciation: 'frE-n&m
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural frenums or fre·na /-n&/
: FRENULUM
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frenum fre·num (frē'nəm)
n. pl. fre·nums or fre·na (-nə)

  1. A membranous fold of skin or mucous membrane that supports or restricts the movement of a part or organ, such as the small band of tissue connecting the tongue to the floor of the mouth.

  2. An anatomical structure resembling such a fold.

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