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digit /dig·it/ (dij´it) a finger or toe.
Digit A finger or a toe. Mentioned in: Polydactyly and Syndactyly digit [dij′it] Etymology: L, digitus a finger or a toe. Also called dactylus. digit, n 1. a single symbol or character representing a quantity. n 2. a finger or toe. digit sucking, n an oral habit, usually referred to as finger or thumb sucking, that is not unusual in preschool children. Prolonged, persistent, or vigorous sucking into the transition dentition period can cause tooth displacement malocclusions. digit 1. a toe in cats, dogs and chickens, a foot in the horse, a claw or cleat in cattle, sheep, goats and pigs. Called also a cleat in sheep. 2. any of the ten numerals in the series 0 to 9. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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During the 20th century, the incidence of artificial sucking habits has increased while digit sucking has relatively decreased. |
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