frenum

/ˈfrɛn.əm/

Definitions

1. noun

A band or fold of tissue that serves as a suspension point, especially for the prepuce (foreskin) of the penis or the labia of the vulva, or for the upper lip of the mouth.

“The frenum of the tongue is a band of tissue that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth.”

Synonyms

  • band
  • ligament