syndactyly

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Noun syndactyly 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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Syndactyly

Description:

Syndactyly refers to a congenital condition characterized by the fusion of two or more digits, either partially or completely, usually affecting the fingers or toes. It is caused by an abnormal developmental process during fetal development.

Senses:

Noun (Medical):

A condition where two or more fingers or toes are fused together.

Example: The baby was born with syndactyly, causing his middle and ring fingers to be fused together.

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