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polydactyly

Pronunciation: /ˌpɒlɪˈdaktɪli/

Definition of polydactyly

noun

[mass noun]
  • a condition in which a person or animal has more than five fingers or toes on one, or on each, hand or foot: polydactyly of both hands was noted at birth

Derivatives

polydactyl

adjective & noun

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek poludaktulos (from polu- 'many' + daktulos 'finger') + -y3

polydactyly in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of polydactyly in the US English dictionary