Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Same as
polydactylism .
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- noun
Polydactylism .
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- noun birth defect characterized by the presence of more than the normal number of fingers or toes
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Examples
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The condition is known as polydactyly, a genetic disorder which can be inherited and gives rise to excess digits.
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The condition is known as polydactyly, a genetic disorder which can be inherited and gives rise to excess digits.
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It's called "polydactyly" -- extra digits -- not an uncommon genetic trait, but Bay Area doctors say they've never seen a case so remarkable. [more]
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It's called "polydactyly" - extra digits - not an uncommon genetic trait, but Bay Area doctors say they've never seen a case so remarkable.
Impact Lab 2009
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It's called "polydactyly" - extra digits - not an uncommon genetic trait, but Bay Area doctors say they've never seen a case so remarkable.
Skirmisher 2009
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It's called "polydactyly" -- extra digits -- not an uncommon genetic trait, but Bay Area doctors say they've never seen a case so remarkable.
Signs of the Times 2009
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It's called "polydactyly" -- extra digits -- not an uncommon genetic trait, but Bay Area doctors say they've never seen a case so remarkable.
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It's called "polydactyly" -- extra digits -- not an uncommon genetic trait, but Bay Area doctors say they've never seen a case so remarkable.
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The Amish, for example, are more likely to carry a genetic mutation for a condition called polydactyly, which causes extra fingers or toes.
In Our Blood 2007
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In addition to missing hands, common defects include webbed fingers and missing or extra fingers a condtion known as polydactyly.
uselessness commented on the word polydactyly
noun. The condition of having more than the normal number of fingers or toes.
December 18, 2006
kewpid commented on the word polydactyly
Of course, what is normal will differ from person to person.
November 7, 2007
reesetee commented on the word polydactyly
Right. And you should know, kewpid, since you have fingers that aren't a finger wide. ;-)
November 7, 2007
uselessness commented on the word polydactyly
I believe I am the standard of normalcy around here.
Not usefulness though, that would be reesetee's area of expertise. ;-)
November 8, 2007
reesetee commented on the word polydactyly
Uselessness, if you're the standard of normalcy here, we're in big trouble. And I mean that in the nicest possible sense. :-P
November 8, 2007
uselessness commented on the word polydactyly
Well, I do have ten fingers and ten toes. Ain't that all it takes?
November 8, 2007
reesetee commented on the word polydactyly
All on one appendage, or....?
Just askin'. ;-)
November 9, 2007
uselessness commented on the word polydactyly
Yes, my head. Normal, normal, normal.
November 9, 2007
reesetee commented on the word polydactyly
Oh, that's what those are!
November 9, 2007
uselessness commented on the word polydactyly
They make dandy antennae. How many radio stations can you pick up at once?
November 9, 2007
reesetee commented on the word polydactyly
Wouldn't you like to know. *adjusts appendages*
November 9, 2007
chained_bear commented on the word polydactyly
Hm. Sensing a "What Is a Uselessness, Anyhow?" list coming on...
November 9, 2007
uselessness commented on the word polydactyly
Oh dear, I don't like the direction this is headed...
Look, a distraction!!
November 9, 2007
reesetee commented on the word polydactyly
Where?
Damn!
November 9, 2007
yarb commented on the word polydactyly
I went to school with a boy with six fingers on one hand; he was a git.
November 9, 2007