polydactylous
Definition
Adjective: 1. Having more than the usual number of fingers or toes: This term describes a congenital physical condition, present at birth, where a person or other vertebrate animal has extra digits on their hands or feet.
Usage
The adjective "polydactylous" is a formal, scientific term used primarily in medical, biological, and zoological contexts. It is a descriptive term for the condition itself or for an individual possessing it. * It modifies nouns like individual, condition, cat, human, or puppy. * It is often used interchangeably with the shorter adjective polydactyl.
Examples
- The veterinarian confirmed that the kitten was polydactylous, with seven toes on its front paw.
- Polydactylous traits can be inherited genetically in some families.
- While rare in humans, the polydactylous condition is relatively common in certain cat breeds.
Advanced Usage
- The condition is formally known as polydactyly (noun).
- The term can be applied to any vertebrate species, not just humans.
- The study documented a polydactylous specimen of the rare frog species.
Variants and Related Words
- Polydactyl (adjective): A more common shortened form with the same meaning.
- Ernest Hemingway was famous for his love of polydactyl cats.
- Polydactyly (noun): The name of the condition of having extra digits.
- The surgery was performed to correct the polydactyly on the infant's hand.
Synonyms
- Hyperdactylic (adjective): A less common synonym with the same meaning.
Antonyms
- Ectrodactylous (adjective): Having fewer than the normal number of digits.
- Oligodactylous (adjective): Having fewer than the normal number of digits.
Adjective
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of or relating to a person (or other vertebrate) having more than the normal number of digits
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