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polydactyly

Syllabification: (pol·y·dac·ty·ly)
Pronunciation: /ˌpäliˈdaktəlē/
Definition of polydactyly

noun

  • a condition in which a person or animal has more than five fingers or toes on one, or on each, hand or foot.

Derivatives

polydactyl

adjective & noun

Origin:

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

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