Fraenums

/ˈfrɛnəmz/ noun

Definition

Plural of fraenum using English pluralization; anatomical restraining bands or ligaments.

Etymology

From Latin fraenum + -s (English plural ending). This represents the Anglicized plural rather than the Latin 'fraena,' showing English adoption of the term.

Kelly Says

Medical English is a battlefield between Latin and English plurals—sometimes the same doctor writes 'fraena' in formal papers and 'fraenums' in casual notes, depending on formality level.

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