bi·dac·ty·ly

(bī-dak'ti-lē),

Abnormality in which the medial digits are lacking, with only the first and fifth represented.
See also: lobster-claw deformity, ectrodactyly.

[bi- + G. daktylos, finger]

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bi·dac·ty·ly

(bī-dak'ti-lē)

Abnormality in whichthe medial fingers are lacking, with only the first and fifth represented.
See also: ectrodactyly

[bi- + G. daktylos, finger]

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

References in periodicals archive

SHFM-2 is transmitted as X-chromosomal trait and the locus was identified in a seven generations consanguineous Pakistani family characterized by all four limbs involvement with monodactylor bidactyly of both hands and lobster-claw deformities of both feet 11.

The Genetics of Split-Hand/Foot Malformation (SHFM) - A Pakistani Perspective

On the right, bidactyly was present, with absence of the middle and ulnar ray and a cleft between the presumed thumb and first digit.

An unusual case of Trisomy 13

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