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Synonyms
Etymology
1. polydactyly
noun. birth defect characterized by the presence of more than the normal number of fingers or toes.
Etymology
- πολυδάκτυλος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
Sentences with polydactyly
1. Noun, singular or mass
If the extra toes are on the thumb side or inside of the paw, this is technically called the pre-axial form of polydactyly.
2. Adjective
The polydactyly trait -- having extra fingers or toes -- is one example of a rare inherited dominant gene trait.
