brachydactyly

Term: brachydactyly

Origin: Anc Greek

βραχύς/brachys(=short)

+ δάκτυλος/dactylos(= finger, digit) > δείκτης/deiktes(=index finger)

Coined

Definition

Brachydactyly is a general term concerning an inherited trait characterized by disproportionately short fingers and toes due to underdevelopment of the bones in the hands or feet (limb malformations).