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ectrodactyly

Term: ectrodactyly (n)

Literally meaning: the condition of having finger or toe

Origin: Anc Greek

εκτρω-/ectro(εκ-)/(ec-)(=from)+τιτρώσκω/titrosko(hurt)
 + (δάκτυλος/dactylos, digit)(=finger, digit) >δείκτης/deictes(=index finger)

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Definition
Ectrodactyly is known also as split hand or foot is a congenital malformation in which fingers or toes are missing.

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