syndactyly

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S0966350 (sĭn-dăk′tə-lē) or syn·dac·tyl·ism (-tə-lĭz′əm)n.1. The condition of having two or more fused digits, as occurs normally in certain mammals and birds.2. A congenital anomaly in humans marked by webbing or fusion of the fingers or toes.

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syndactyly - birth defect in which there is partial or total webbing connecting two or more fingers or toessyndactylismhuman, human being, homo, man - any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriagebirth defect, congenital abnormality, congenital anomaly, congenital defect, congenital disorder - a defect that is present at birth

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syndactyly

[sin′dakt·əl·ē] (anatomy) The condition characterized by union of two or more digits, as in certain birds and mammals; it is a familial anomaly in humans.

Syndactyly

in humans, a congenital deformation of the hand or foot characterized by the adhesion of two or more digits; a type of developmental anomaly.

Different types of syndactyly are distinguished, depending on the extent of adhesion. With complete syndactyly the connection extends along the entire length of the digits, and with partial syndactyly the connection is limited to the base of the involved digits. Membranous syndactyly is most commonly partial and is manifested by the appearance of a thin, cutaneous membrane at the base of the digits. With simple syndactyly the digits are connected along their entire length by a thick, cutaneous intersection, and with complicated syndactyly the digital bones are fused. The most serious form is terminal syndactyly, which is characterized by the adhesion of only the tips of the digits. This condition is accompanied by the severe deformation of the digits and the loss of their function.

Syndactyly is treated surgically.

syndactyly

[sin-dak´tĭ-le] the most common congenital anomaly of the hand, probably an inherited condition, marked by persistence of webbing between digits (webbed fingers or toes), so that they are more or less completely attached.

syn·dac·ty·ly

(sin-dak'ti-lē), Any degree of webbing or fusion of fingers or toes, involving soft parts only or including bone structure; usually autosomal dominant inheritance. Synonym(s): symphalangism (1) , symphalangy, syndactylia, syndactylism [syn- + G. daktylos, finger or toe]

syndactyly

(sĭn-dăk′tə-lē) or

syndactylism

(-tə-lĭz′əm)n.1. The condition of having two or more fused digits, as occurs normally in certain mammals and birds.2. A congenital anomaly in humans marked by webbing or fusion of the fingers or toes.

syndactyly

Neonatology Fusion of fingers, which may be cutaneous, due to bridging soft tissues, or osseous, due to bone fusion of varying severity; in general, only soft tissue syndactylism is treated, without which ostosis develops at the articulations with loss of function. See Rosebud hands.

syn·dac·ty·ly

(sin-dak'ti-lē) Any degree of webbing or fusion of fingers or toes, involving soft parts only or including bone structure.
Synonym(s): symphalangism (1) , symphalangy, syndactylia, syndactylism. [syn- + G. daktylos, finger or toe]

syndactyly

Fusion of two or more adjacent fingers or toes. Syndactyly is usually CONGENITAL. The fusion may involve skin only allowing easy surgical separation, but in more severe cases the bones may also be fused.

syndactyly

having two or more digits fused together.

Syndactyly

A fusion of two or more toes or fingers.Mentioned in: Prolonged QT Syndrome

syn·dac·ty·ly

(sin-dak'ti-lē) Any degree of webbing or fusion of fingers or toes.
Synonym(s): symphalangism (1) , syndactylia. [syn- + G. daktylos, finger or toe]

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noun birth defect in which there is partial or total webbing connecting two or more fingers or toes

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