Lip Tie

Pronunciation: /lɪp taɪ/

Definitions of lip tie

noun a medical condition where the tissue connecting the upper lip to the gum is too tight or thick, potentially causing feeding difficulties in infants

Example Sentences

A1 My baby had a lip tie that made breastfeeding difficult.

A2 The doctor recommended a procedure to correct the baby's lip tie.

B1 The mother was concerned about the effects of the lip tie on her baby's feeding.

B2 The dentist explained the potential complications of leaving the lip tie untreated.

C1 The speech therapist worked with the child to address the speech issues caused by the lip tie.

C2 The surgeon performed a minor surgery to release the lip tie and improve the child's oral function.

Examples of lip tie in a Sentence

formal The pediatrician diagnosed the baby with a lip tie, which can affect breastfeeding.

informal My friend's baby had a lip tie, but it was easily fixed with a simple procedure.

slang I heard that lip ties can cause trouble with latching during breastfeeding.

figurative Dealing with a difficult situation is like trying to untie a lip tie without the proper tools.

Grammatical Forms of lip tie

• past tense: lip tied
• plural: lip ties
• comparative: more lip tied
• superlative: most lip tied
• present tense: lip tie
• future tense: will lip tie
• perfect tense: have lip tied
• continuous tense: is lip tying
• singular: lip tie
• positive degree: lip tie
• infinitive: to lip tie
• gerund: lip tying
• participle: lip tied

Origin and Evolution of lip tie

First Known Use: 1930 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'lip tie' originated from the medical field to describe a condition where the upper lip is attached to the gum, causing restriction of movement.

Evolution of the word: Initially used primarily in medical contexts to describe the physical condition, 'lip tie' has evolved to be more widely recognized in parenting and lactation communities for its potential impact on breastfeeding.