Definitions for frenum

frenum fre·num

Spelling: [free-nuh m]
IPA: /ˈfri nəm/

Frenum is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 75 anagrams from letters in frenum (efmnru).

Definitions for frenum

noun

  1. a fold of membrane that checks or restrains the motion of a part, as the fold on the underside of the tongue.

Origin of frenum

New Latin; Latin frēnum bridle

Examples for frenum

In the vast majority of cases nothing is found to be wrong with the frenum.

Connected with this organ is a small tough membrane or ligament called the frenum which corresponds to the frenulum of the male.

It usually lies on one side of the frenum, and over it the mucous membrane moves freely.

On each side of the frenum, under the mucous membrane of the tip, are mucous glands—apical glands—in which cysts sometimes form.

At the age of twenty-two he married, and he then ruptured the frenum, which bled profusely and left him sore for some days.

A double fold of mucous membrane—the frenum—connects the under aspect of the tip with the floor of the mouth and the mandible.

This inferior incision or section, alongside of the frenum was first advised by Celsus.

It is of slow growth, and forms an elongated swelling on each side of the frenum, covering the teeth, and projecting the lip.

The submaxillary duct (Wharton's duct) opens into the mouth by the side of the frenum of the tongue.

Another co-existing condition with phimosis, very often found, is a shortening of the frenum.

Word Value for frenum
Scrable

11

Words with friends

14

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