fre·not·o·my (fr -n t -m )n. Incision of a frenum, especially of the frenulum of the tongue. |
frenotomy
[frənot′əmē]
Etymology: L, frenum + Gk, temnein, to cut
a surgical procedure for repairing a defective frenum, such as the cutting or lengthening of the lingual frenum to correct ankyloglossia. Compare frenectomy.
frenotomy (fr
not´mē),n the cutting of a frenum; posibly the release of ankyloglossia (tongue-tie), although this is not the preferred method of treatment. More common term: frenectomy.
frenotomy, traumatic
(frnot´mē trmat´ik),
n a laceration of an oral frenum, usually the maxillary labial frenum, due to trauma. Most commonly seen in children.
not´mē trmat´ik), n a laceration of an oral frenum, usually the maxillary labial frenum, due to trauma. Most commonly seen in children.
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Traumatic frenectomy.
frenotomy
the cutting of a frenum (frenulum).
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