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