Definitions

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  • noun biology The number and arrangement of digits (fingers and toes) on the hands, feet, or sometimes wings of a tetrapod animal.

Etymologies

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From Ancient Greek δάκτυλος (dáktulos, "finger"), and -y.

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Examples

  • As anyone who follows Megan closely (don't we all?) knows, Megan has a genetic condition called brachy-dactyly, characterized by abnormally short fingers.

    KansasCity.com: Front Page 2010

  • As anyone who follows Megan closely (don't we all?) knows, Megan has a genetic condition called brachy-dactyly, characterized by abnormally short fingers.

    KansasCity.com: Front Page 2010

  • As anyone who follows Megan closely (don't we all?) knows, Megan has a genetic condition called brachy-dactyly, characterized by abnormally short fingers.

    KansasCity.com: Front Page 2010

  • As anyone who follows Megan closely (don't we all?) knows, Megan has a genetic condition called brachy-dactyly, characterized by abnormally short fingers.

    KansasCity.com: Front Page 2010

  • As anyone who follows Megan closely (don’t we all?) knows, Megan has a genetic condition called brachy-dactyly, characterized by abnormally short fingers.

    KansasCity.com: Front Page 2010

  • As anyone who follows Megan closely (don’t we all?) knows, Megan has a genetic condition called brachy-dactyly, characterized by abnormally short fingers.

    KansasCity.com: Front Page 2010

  • As anyone who follows Megan closely (don’t we all?) knows, Megan has a genetic condition called brachy-dactyly, characterized by abnormally short fingers.

    KansasCity.com: Front Page 2010

  • As anyone who follows Megan closely (don’t we all?) knows, Megan has a genetic condition called brachy-dactyly, characterized by abnormally short fingers.

    KansasCity.com: Front Page 2010

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