frenum

2 definitions found

frenum - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Frenum \Fre"num\, n.; pl. E. Frenums, L. Frena. [L., a
     bridle.]
     1. (Zool.) A cheek stripe of color.
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     2. (Anat.) Same as Fr[ae]num.
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  Fraenum \Fr[ae]"num\, or Frenum \Fre"num\, n.; pl. E.
     Fr[ae]nums, L. Fr[ae]na. [L., a bridle.] (Anat.)
     A connecting fold of membrane serving to support or restrain
     any part; as, the fr[ae]num of the tongue.
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