ankyloglossia

[ ang-kuh-loh-glaw-see-uh, -glos-ee-uh ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. tongue-tie.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ankyloglossia¹

ancylo- + Greek glôss(a) “tongue” + -ia

Example Sentences

In Canada, which has universal health care, the Canadian Pediatric Society wrote in a position statement that "most of the time, ankyloglossia is an anatomical finding without significant consequences for infants."

From Salon

At 4 days old, the newborn entered the neonatal intensive care unit, where he spent four days being treated for jaundice and ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie.

From Washington Times

That’s when she realized Mason was tongue-tied, a condition formally called ankyloglossia.

From Seattle Times

Traditionally, ankyloglossia was easily diagnosed as a thin, translucent membrane that restricts the movement of the front of the tongue and draws it into a heart shape.

From Salon