Meaning of the word frenulum in English

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frenulum

US /ˈfren.jə.ləm/
UK /ˈfriːn.jə.ləm/

Noun

a small fold of tissue that secures or restricts the motion of a mobile organ, such as the tongue or lip

Example:
The lingual frenulum connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth.
A short labial frenulum can sometimes cause a gap between the front teeth.