polydactylism


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Related to polydactylism: polydactyly, argyria, Supernumerary digit
polydactyl

pol·y·dac·tyl

(pŏl′ē-dăk′təl) Biology
adj. also pol·y·dac·ty·lous (-tə-ləs)
Having more than the normal number of digits.
n.
A person or animal having more than the normal number of digits.
pol′y·dac′tyl·ism, pol′y·dac′ty·ly n.
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polydactylism

the condition of having more than a normal number of fingers or toes. — polydactylous, adj.
See also: Hands
the condition of having more than the normal number of fingers or toes. — polydactylous, adj.
See also: Fingers and Toes
the condition of having more than the normal number of toes or fingers. — polydactylous, adj.
See also: Feet and Legs
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