syndactylism

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Noun syndactylism has 1 sense

syndactyly, syndactylism - birth defect in which there is partial or total webbing connecting two or more fingers or toes
--₁ is a kind of birth defect, congenital anomaly, congenital defect, congenital disorder, congenital abnormality

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Syndactylism

Definition:

Syndactylism refers to a congenital condition characterized by the fusion of two or more digits, either partially or fully, in humans or animals.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Possible Senses:

The medical condition of having fused digits.
The abnormal development of digits in certain animal species, resulting in the fusion of toes or fingers.

Examples:

Sense 1:

Her baby was born with syndactylism, causing the second and third fingers on the left hand to be fused together.

Sense 2:

The syndactylism observed in certain bird species allows them to have a more stable grip on branches, aiding in their climbing abilities.

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