pollicization

noun

pol·​li·​ci·​za·​tion ˌpäl-ə-sə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce pollicization (audio)
: the reconstruction or replacement of the thumb especially from part of the index finger

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“Pollicization.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pollicization. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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