brachydactyly

Term: brachydactyly (n)

Literally meaning: “the condition of having short finger”

Origin: Anc Greek

(βραχυ-)/(brachy-)(=short)

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

Coined/History

Definition

Brachydactyly  the condition which is characterized by unusual short fingers or toes.