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45+ Polydactylism

45+ Polydactylism. (anatomy) the possession of more than the normal number of digits. The condition of having more than a normal.

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The condition of having more than a normal. Polydactylism, the presence of extra toes, is inherited and behaves as a dominant to the normal condition. Polydactylism (polydactyly) is a common congenital defect in llamas and alpacas51;

Polydactylism (polydactyly) is a common congenital defect in llamas and alpacas51;

This situation was described as superfluous fingers in the 16th century by ambrose parey (bell, 1953). In humans/animals this condition can present itself on one or both hands. Ancient greek πολύς (polús, many) + δάκτυλος (dáktulos, finger); Polydactyly is the opposite of oligodactyly (fewer fingers or toes).


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