Definition of Dactylology

1. n. The art of communicating ideas by certain movements and positions of the fingers; -- a method of conversing practiced by the deaf and dumb.

Definition of Dactylology

1. Noun. The use of the fingers and hands to communicate ideas, especially by the deaf. ¹

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Definition of Dactylology

1. [n -GIES]

Medical Definition of Dactylology

1. The use of the finger alphabet in talking. Synonym: cheirology, chirology, chirology. Origin: dactylo-+ G. Logos, word (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dactylology

dactyliography
dactyliology
dactyliomancy
dactylist
dactylitis
dactylo-
dactylocampsis
dactylocampsodynia
dactylodynia
dactylogram
dactylograms
dactylography
dactylogryposis
dactylological
dactylologies
dactylology (current term)
dactylomancy
dactylomegaly
dactylonomy
dactylopterous
dactyloscopy
dactylospasm
dactylosymphysis
dactylotheca
dactylozooid
dactylozooids
dactyls
dactylus
dactyly
dacuronium

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