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Tongue-tie

Tongue′-tieˊ

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Noun.
(Med.)
Impeded motion of the tongue because of the shortness of the fraenum, or of the adhesion of its margins to the gums.
Dunglison.

Tongue′-tieˊ

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Verb.
T.
To deprive of speech or the power of speech, or of distinct articulation.

Definition 2024


tongue-tie

tongue-tie

See also: tongue tie

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tongue-tie (uncountable)

  1. (medicine) Ankyloglossia, a congenital oral anomaly.

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