polydactyly

Noun

Meaning

birth defect characterized by the presence of more than the normal number of fingers or toes

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

hyperdactyly polydactylism handgun polydactylia

Hypernyms

birth defect congenital disorder congenital abnormality congenital anomaly congenital defect

Related terms

ectrodactyly polydactyl polydactylous syndactyly polysyndactyly cephalopolysyndactyly

Phrases with the word

short rib-polydactyly syndrome

Examples

X-ray of the left hand of a ten-year-old boy with polydactyly Established traits are not immutable; traits that have high fitness in one environmental context may be much less fit if environmental conditions change. Source: Internet

Some breeds of cats are prone to polydactyly (extra toes and claws). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

polydactylous Polydactylus Polydactylus virginicus polydaemonism polydaemonist polydaemonistic