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polydactylism

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pol·y·dac·tyl  (pl-dktl) also pol·y·dac·ty·lous (-t-ls) Biology
adj.
Having more than the normal number of digits.
n.
A person or an animal having more than the normal number of digits.
poly·dactyl·ism, poly·dacty·ly n.
polydactylism
the condition of having more than a normal number of fingers or toes. — polydactylous, adj.
See also: Hands
the condition of having more than the normal number of fingers or toes. — polydactylous, adj.
See also: Fingers and Toes
the condition of having more than the normal number of toes or fingers. — polydactylous, adj.
See also: Feet and Legs
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Although Polydactylism is not particularly rare, it is extremely uncommon for an extra digit on each hand and foot, reports the Telegraph.
American mum gives birth to boy with 12 toes and 12 fingers by Asian News International
Polydactylism is genetic and the father said there was a family history of the condition.
Body matters by 7 Days (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
Polydactylism is genetic and the father said there was a family history of the condition.
Body matters by 7 Days (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
 
 
 
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