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    Tongue-tied
    /ˈtəNG ˌtīd/

    adjective

    • 1. too shy or embarrassed to speak: "Barbara was tongue-tied in the presence of her parents"
    • 2. having a malformation restricting the movement of the tongue.
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  3. www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org › hometown-healthTongue-tie symptoms and treatment - Mayo Clinic Health System

    Jan 25, 2023 · Tongue-tie, or ankyloglossia, is when an unusually short, thick or tight band of tissue tethers the bottom of the tongue's tip to the floor of the mouth. The band of tissue is called the frenulum. When it is too short or tight, it can restrict the tongue's range of motion. Up to 10% of all newborns are born with ankyloglossia.

  4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › tongue-tiedtongue-tied adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation ...

    Definition of tongue-tied adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › tongue-tiedTongue-tied - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of tongue-tied. adjective. unable to express yourself clearly or fluently. “felt tongue-tied with embarrassment”. synonyms: incoherent. inarticulate, unarticulate. without or deprived of the use of speech or words.

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  7. www.healthpartners.com › blog › what-is-tongue-tieWhat is tongue tie? Types, symptoms and treatment ...

    Tongue tie is when the lingual frenulum, the band of tissue that connects the tongue to the bottom of the mouth, is too short, thick or tight. When this happens, it can restrict the tongue’s range of motion and impact the way a child eats and speaks.

  8. www.health.harvard.eduwww.health.harvard.eduWhat is a tongue-tie? What parents need to know - Harvard Health

    Feb 7, 2024 · February 7, 2024. By Claire McCarthy, MD, Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing. The tongue is secured to the front of the mouth partly by a band of tissue called the lingual frenulum. If the frenulum is short, it can restrict the movement of the tongue. This is commonly called a tongue-tie.

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  9. www.goodrx.com › childrens-health › tongue-tiedBeing Tongue-Tied Is an Actual Condition. Here’s ... - GoodRx

    Apr 20, 2022 · A tongue-tie is a band of tissue that connects the underside of the tongue and the floor of the mouth. A child with a tongue-tie can have trouble nursing and making certain speech sounds. In many cases a tongue-tie will get better on its own, but some children need treatment with a frenulotomy procedure. SDI Productions/E+ via Getty Images.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › tongue-tiedTONGUE-TIED definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

    TONGUE-TIED meaning: unable to say anything because you are nervous. Learn more.