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ankyloglossia  

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  • Ankyloglossia, also known as tongue-tie, is a congenital oral anomaly that may decrease mobility of the tongue tip and is caused by an unusually short, thick lingual frenulum, a membrane connecting the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth. (Wikipedia)

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/VH8-C5NKCV3S-3

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