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ankyloglossia

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Noun1.ankyloglossia - a congenital anomaly in which the mucous membrane under the tongue is too short limiting the mobility of the tongueankyloglossia - a congenital anomaly in which the mucous membrane under the tongue is too short limiting the mobility of the tongue
tongue tie
birth defect, congenital abnormality, congenital anomaly, congenital defect, congenital disorder - a defect that is present at birth
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However, problems moving the tongue may also be caused by ankyloglossia, a disorder where the band of tissue that attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth is too short.
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