Tongue-tie
Tongue-tie
Tongue-tie (Ankyloglossia), pronounced as /ˌæŋkəloʊˈɡlɒsiə/, is a medical condition that affects a person's ability to speak and eat due to an unusually short, thick or tight band of tissue (lingual frenulum) tethering the bottom of the tongue's tip to the floor of the mouth.
Etymology
The term "tongue-tie" is derived from the Old English term "tunge" meaning "tongue" and the Middle English term "tien" meaning "to tie or bind". The medical term "ankyloglossia" comes from the Greek words "ankulos" meaning "crooked or bent" and "glossa" meaning "tongue".
Symptoms
Symptoms of tongue-tie can vary depending on the severity of the condition. They may include difficulty sticking out the tongue past the lower front teeth, trouble moving the tongue from side to side, difficulty lifting the tongue to the upper teeth or moving it backward, speech difficulties, and issues with eating.
Related Terms
- Frenectomy: A surgical procedure that involves the removal of one or more frenums, the small folds of tissue that prevent an organ in the body from moving too far. It can refer to frenula in several places on the human body. It is related to tongue-tie as it is the main treatment for the condition.
- Lingual Frenulum: A small fold of mucous membrane extending from the floor of the mouth to the midline of the underside of the tongue. It is the part of the tongue that is affected in tongue-tie.
- Speech Therapy: The treatment of speech and communication disorders. It is often recommended for individuals with tongue-tie who have speech difficulties.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tongue-tie
- Wikipedia's article - Tongue-tie
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