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ankloglossia
congenital oral anomaly which may decrease mobility of the tongue tip
Etiology:
- results from an unusually short, thick lingual frenulum
Pathology:
- varies in degree of severity
- complete ankyloglossia results in tongue is tethered to the floor of the mouth
Clinical manifestations:
- difficulty swallowing, oropharyngeal dysphagia
- dysarthria
- oral hygiene problems
- social effects
General
congenital anomaly (birth defect)
References
- Wikipedia: Ankyloglossi
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ankyloglossia