The condition or property of having abnormally short fingers or toes, especially as an inherited trait.
Formed from 'brachydactylic' with the suffix '-ism', used in medical terminology to denote a disease state or characteristic property that may be genetic.
Some populations show higher frequencies of brachydactylism due to genetic bottlenecks or adaptation to specific environments—it's a perfect example of how isolated groups can develop unique genetic traits.
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