tongue tie

• Condición congénita que limita el movimiento de la lengua, causada por un frenillo lingual anormalmente corto, grueso o tenso que une la lengua con el suelo de la boca. También se usa informalmente para describir la pérdida temporal del habla o la dificultad para hablar por timidez o sorpresa.

A condition present at birth that restricts the tongue's range of motion, caused by an unusually short, thick, or tight band of tissue (lingual frenulum) connecting the tongue to the floor of the mouth. Also used informally to describe temporary speechlessness or difficulty speaking due to shyness or surprise.

1. Medical conditionB2formal

   A congenital condition where the strip of skin (frenulum) under the tongue is too short or tight, restricting tongue movement.

   anquiloglosia

   • The baby was diagnosed with tongue tie and had trouble breastfeeding.
   • Surgery can correct tongue tie in children.
   • Tongue tie can affect speech development.

2. Inability to speak freelyB2informal

   A temporary state of being unable to speak clearly or freely, often due to shyness, nervousness, or surprise.

   nudo en la garganta

   • He had a tongue tie when asked to give a speech.
   • She suffered from tongue tie in front of the large audience.
   • Meeting his idol left him with a tongue tie.