syndactyly
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A newborn baby's left foot shows mild syndactyly between the second and third toes.
Definition
Noun: A congenital condition (birth defect) characterized by the partial or complete fusion of two or more fingers or toes. The fusion is typically of the skin and soft tissues, and sometimes the bones, creating a webbed appearance.
Usage
Syndactyly is a medical term used to describe a specific physical anomaly present at birth. It is most commonly used in clinical, anatomical, and genetic contexts.
Examples
- The pediatrician noted that the newborn had syndactyly between the second and third toes on both feet.
- Surgical correction is often recommended for syndactyly to improve both function and appearance.
- Syndactyly can occur as an isolated condition or as part of a genetic syndrome.
Advanced Usage
- Complex syndactyly: Refers to fusion that involves not just skin but also the bones, nails, or tendons of the digits.
- Simple syndactyly: Describes fusion that involves only the skin and soft tissues.
- Syndactyly is classified based on the extent of fusion (complete or partial) and the digits involved.
Variants and Related Words
- Syndactylism (noun): A less common synonym for syndactyly.
- Syndactylous (adjective): Describing the state of having fused digits. (e.g., a syndactylous limb).
Synonyms
- Webbed fingers/toes
- Digit fusion
Antonyms
- Normal digit separation
- Polydactyly (a condition of having extra, separated digits)
A newborn baby's left foot shows mild syndactyly between the second and third toes.
Noun
- birth defect in which there is partial or total webbing connecting two or more fingers or toes