palmature
Definition
Noun: 1. A congenital physical abnormality: Specifically, a condition where the fingers are joined together by a fold or web of skin, resembling the webbed feet of some aquatic animals. This is a type of syndactyly affecting the hand.
Usage
- Medical/Clinical Context: The term is used almost exclusively in medical, anatomical, or biological descriptions to denote a specific congenital malformation.
- Formal Writing: It appears in formal texts such as medical journals, textbooks, or detailed case studies.
Examples
- The rare condition of palmature was noted in the newborn's medical examination.
- Surgical intervention can sometimes correct palmature to improve hand function.
- The study focused on the genetic factors associated with palmature and other limb abnormalities.
Advanced Usage
- The term is highly specialized. In non-medical contexts, more general terms like "webbed fingers" or the medical term "syndactyly" (which can also affect toes) are more commonly understood.
Variants and Related Words
- Syndactyly (n): The general medical term for a condition where two or more digits (fingers or toes) are fused together. Palmature is a type of syndactyly.
- Webbed (adj): Having digits connected by a skin fold (e.g., webbed fingers, webbed toes).
Synonyms
- Webbed fingers (common term)
- Hand syndactyly (medical term)
Antonyms
- Normal digit separation
- Typical hand anatomy
Noun
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an abnormality in which the fingers are webbed
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