Bradydactylia

/ˌbrædɪdækˈtɪliə/ noun

Definition

A congenital condition characterized by abnormally short fingers or toes.

Etymology

From Greek 'bradys' (short/slow) + 'daktylos' (finger/toe), literally 'short fingers'; a medical term for a developmental anomaly.

Kelly Says

Bradydactylia often occurs alongside other genetic conditions like Turner syndrome or Marfan syndrome, but on its own can be virtually harmless—some people with short fingers develop greater manual dexterity because their hand mechanics are different from typical hands.

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