What does Polydactyly mean?
Definitions for Polydactyly
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Princeton's WordNet
polydactyly, hyperdactylynoun
birth defect characterized by the presence of more than the normal number of fingers or toes
Wiktionary
polydactylynoun
Polydactylism.
Etymology: From πολυδάκτυλος, from πολύς + δάκτυλος.
Wikipedia
Polydactyly
Polydactyly or polydactylism (from Greek πολύς (polys) 'many', and δάκτυλος (daktylos) 'finger'), also known as hyperdactyly, is an anomaly in humans and animals resulting in supernumerary fingers and/or toes. Polydactyly is the opposite of oligodactyly (fewer fingers or toes).
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polydactyly
Polydactyly is a genetic disorder characterized by the presence of more than the usual number of fingers or toes at birth. This can occur on one or both hands or feet, and can affect both humans and animals. The extra digit may be a small, soft piece of skin and tissue, or it could be a fully formed finger or toe with bone, muscle, and joint structures.
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Polydactyly
Polydactyly or polydactylism, also known as hyperdactyly, is a congenital physical anomaly in humans, dogs, and cats having supernumerary fingers or toes. Polydactyly is the opposite of oligodactyly.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Polydactyly
A congenital anomaly of the hand or foot, marked by the presence of supernumerary digits.
Usage in printed sourcesFrom:
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Polydactyly in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Polydactyly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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