Definition of frenum in English:

frenum

(also fraenum)

nounˈfriːnəmˈfrinəm

another term for frenulum
Example sentencesExamples
- The abnormal fraenum is attached so low on the gum-line that it props apart the two front teeth.
- An exaggerated fraenum in the centre of the inside upper lip may cause an unsightly central gap between the upper incisors.
- Using either a scalpel or a laser, the surgeon will excise the frenum in question.
- When any of these frenums are much shorter than normal, they can limit the movement of the tissues they attach to.
- To avoid cutting through the fraenum, it is positioned slightly to one side underneath the tongue.

Origin

Mid 18th century: from Latin, literally 'bridle'.

Definition of frenum in US English:

frenum

nounˈfrēnəmˈfrinəm

another term for frenulum
Example sentencesExamples
- Using either a scalpel or a laser, the surgeon will excise the frenum in question.
- 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.
- An exaggerated fraenum in the centre of the inside upper lip may cause an unsightly central gap between the upper incisors.
- When any of these frenums are much shorter than normal, they can limit the movement of the tissues they attach to.

Origin

Mid 18th century: from Latin, literally ‘bridle’.

词汇	frenum
释义	Definition of frenum in English: frenum (also fraenum) nounˈfriːnəmˈfrinəm another term for frenulum Example sentencesExamples The abnormal fraenum is attached so low on the gum-line that it props apart the two front teeth. An exaggerated fraenum in the centre of the inside upper lip may cause an unsightly central gap between the upper incisors. Using either a scalpel or a laser, the surgeon will excise the frenum in question. When any of these frenums are much shorter than normal, they can limit the movement of the tissues they attach to. To avoid cutting through the fraenum, it is positioned slightly to one side underneath the tongue. Origin Mid 18th century: from Latin, literally 'bridle'. Definition of frenum in US English: frenum nounˈfrēnəmˈfrinəm another term for frenulum Example sentencesExamples Using either a scalpel or a laser, the surgeon will excise the frenum in question. 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. An exaggerated fraenum in the centre of the inside upper lip may cause an unsightly central gap between the upper incisors. When any of these frenums are much shorter than normal, they can limit the movement of the tissues they attach to. Origin Mid 18th century: from Latin, literally ‘bridle’.
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