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
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The pediatrician diagnosed the baby with a lip tie, which can affect breastfeeding.
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My friend's baby had a lip tie, but it was easily fixed with a simple procedure.
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I heard that lip ties can cause trouble with latching during breastfeeding.
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Dealing with a difficult situation is like trying to untie a lip tie without the proper tools.