anisodactyly

Term: anisodactyly  (n)

Literally meaning: “the condition of having fingers in unequal lenght”

Origin: Anc Greek

(αν-)/(an-)(=without, no), before vowels+ισος/isos(=equal)

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

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Definition

Anisodactyly is the congenital malformation which is characterized by unequal length of fingers or toes.