Brachydactylous (Adjective)
Meaning
Having abnormally short finger or toes.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The brachydactylous trait was a dominant characteristic in the family, with many members having noticeably short fingers.
- As a result of her brachydactylous condition, Emma had difficulty playing the piano despite her passion for music.
- The doctor examined the patient's hands and feet, noting the brachydactylous fingers and toes that were characteristic of the genetic disorder.
- The brachydactylous fingers of the ancient skeleton provided valuable insight into the prevalence of the condition in prehistoric populations.
- Genetic testing revealed that the child's brachydactylous fingers and toes were a result of a rare inherited condition.