Definition of Ectrodactyly

1. Noun. Congenital abnormality involving the absence of some fingers or toes.

Generic synonyms: Abnormalcy, Abnormality

Medical Definition of Ectrodactyly

1. Ectrodactyliaectrodactylism Congenital absence of all or part of one or more fingers or toes. Known also as split-hand/foot deformity, lobster claw. There are several varieties and the pattern of inheritance, which though lasting through multiple generations, is usually somewhat irregular; may be autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, or X-linked. Origin: ectro-+ G. Daktylos, finger (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ectrodactyly

ectotherms
ectothermy
ectothrices
ectothrix
ectotoxin
ectotrophic
ectotrophoblastic cavity
ectotympanic
ectozoa
ectozoan
ectozoans
ectozoic
ectozoon
ectrocheiry
ectrodactyly-ectodermal dysplasia-clefting syndrome
ectrogenic
ectromelia virus
ectromelic
ectropic
ectropion
ectropion uveae
ectropium
ectropody
ectrotic
ectylurea

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