simian crease

sim·i·an crease

a single transverse palmar crease formed by fusion of the proximal and distal palmar creases, so called because of its similarity to the transverse flexion crease seen in some monkeys; a common but not pathognomonic feature of Down syndrome; also found in 1% of the normal population.

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simian crease

A dermatoglyphic pattern of a single deep transpalmar crease formed by fusion of proximal and distal palmar creases, which is classically seen in trisomy 21, but also in trisomies 13 and 9, and in foetal trimethadione syndrome. So called because of its verisimilitude to the same crease in monkeys.

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simian crease

Simian fold Neonatology A dermatoglyphic pattern of a single deep transpalmar crease formed by fusion of proximal and distal palmar creases, classically seen in trisomy 21, but also in trisomies 13 and 9, fetal trimethadione syndrome. See Dermatoglyphics. Cf Triradius.

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