Clinodactyly (Noun)
Meaning
A congenital defect in which one or more toes or fingers are abnormally positioned.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed the young boy with clinodactyly, a congenital condition evident in the curved shape of his pinky finger.
- During ultrasounds, the expecting mother was informed that her baby had clinodactyly affecting the fifth toe on both feet.
- The athlete's abilities were undeterred by the clinodactyly, which had caused one of his fingers to be bent in an unusual way.
- Clinodactyly was a common feature among several members of the family, who had learned to adapt to the condition over the years.
- The child's clinodactyly required regular check-ups with an orthopedic specialist to monitor the development of the affected finger.