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frenectomy
The surgical cutting of, or removal, of any frenum; usually frenum of the tongue.

Small pieces of pink colored skin that attach your lips, cheeks and tongue to your mouth.

Examples of frena include the piece of skin under your tongue which sticks out when you pick up your tongue, and the piece of skin which sticks out when you pull out your lips.

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