ankyloglossia

Definitions

noun medicine A congenital oral anomaly in which the lingual frenulum is unusually short and thick, decreasing mobility of the tongue and affecting eating, speech, etc.

noun a congenital anomaly in which the mucous membrane under the tongue is too short limiting the mobility of the tongue

Ancient Greek

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There are blonde jokes, and then there are blonde jokes Douglas Hoffman 2006
"Hmm's," "Oh's," and "Ah's" while examining the tension-wracked subject, and by their ponderous Greek and Latin terminology: ankyloglossia: to put one's foot (up to the ankle) in one's mouth. arthritis: excessive devotion to a legendary English king. ballism: excessive venery. basophilia carpitis: degenerate predilection for certain type fish. bathophobia: childhood aversion to shower. beri-beri: a most grave disease. bigeminy: expression favored by rural physicians; of.

VERBATIM: The Language Quarterly Vol V No 4 1984
(candidate) • TBX21 Asthma (TBET) • TBX22 Cleft palate with ankyloglossia (X linked)

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