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frenum

fre·num [ frnəm ] (plural fre·nums or fre·na [ frnə ])


noun 
Definition:
 
restraining fold of tissue: a small fold of skin or membrane that limits the movement of an organ, especially the band of tissue connecting the tongue to the floor of the mouth

[Mid-18th century. < Latin frenum "bridle" < frendere "grind"]
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