tongue tie

/təŋ taɪ/
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Definitions of tongue tie
  1. noun
    a congenital anomaly in which the mucous membrane under the tongue is too short limiting the mobility of the tongue
    synonyms: ankyloglossia
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    type of:
    birth defect, congenital abnormality, congenital anomaly, congenital defect, congenital disorder
    a defect that is present at birth
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