Polydactyly
| Definition: |
A congenital anomaly of the hand or foot, marked by the presence of supernumerary digits. |
| Notes: |
do not confuse with SYNDACTYLY; coord IM with FINGERS /abnorm (IM) or TOES /abnorm (IM); SHORT RIB-POLYDACTYLY SYNDROME is also available |
| Previously Indexed: |
Fingers/abnormalities (1966-1993),Toes/abnormalities (1966-1993) |
Polydactyly Definitions and Terms
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