brachydactyly

noun

brachy·​dac·​ty·​ly ˌbrak-i-ˈdak-tə-lē How to pronounce brachydactyly (audio)
: the state or condition of having shortened fingers or toes that is typically inherited as an autosomal dominant trait involving abnormal or absent development of one or more phalanges, metacarpals, or metatarsals

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“Brachydactyly.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/brachydactyly. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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