Polydactyly (Noun)
Meaning
Birth defect characterized by the presence of more than the normal number of fingers or toes.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The newborn baby girl had polydactyly, with six toes on her left foot.
- Polydactyly occurred in both hands of the infant, resulting in extra fingers on each hand.
- Some cases of polydactyly are mild and may not require surgical intervention.
- Although relatively rare, polydactyly is a well-documented birth defect that occurs globally.
- In certain families, polydactyly seems to be inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern.