Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dactyly
noun
/ˈdæk.tɪ.li/
Definition
Dactyly refers to the condition or study of fingers and digits.
Examples
- “The doctor noted the dactyly of the patient’s hands during the examination.”
- “Polydactyly is one condition related to dactyly that involves having extra fingers.”
- “The study of dactyly can help in understanding various congenital disorders.”
Meaning
It is often used in medical contexts to describe the shape, size, or number of fingers or toes, particularly in relation to certain genetic conditions or abnormalities.
Synonyms
- finger condition
- digit morphology
- phalanx structure
