ectrodactyly
|ec-tro-dac-ty-ly|
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/ˌɛktrəˈdæktɪli/
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/ˌɛktrəʊˈdæktɪli/
absence of central digits
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ectrodactyly' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ektroma,' where 'ek-' meant 'out' and 'dactylos' meant 'finger.'
Historical Evolution
'ektroma' transformed into the modern English word 'ectrodactyly' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a condition of missing fingers,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a congenital condition characterized by the absence of one or more central digits of the hand or foot.
The child was diagnosed with ectrodactyly at birth.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/09 11:55