Frenotomy is a minor surgical procedure that involves the cutting of the frenulum, a small fold of tissue that prevents an organ in the body from moving too far. In the context of nursing, frenotomy is most commonly associated with the oral cavity, specifically the lingual frenulum beneath the tongue. This procedure is typically performed to treat ankyloglossia, commonly known as tongue-tie, which can impede breastfeeding in infants and affect speech and oral hygiene in older children and adults.
