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brachydactylia

 

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Noun brachydactylia has 1 sense
  1. brachytactyly, brachydactylia - abnormal shortness of fingers and toes
    --1 is a kind of abnormality, abnormalcy, abnormal condition

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Brachydactylia

Description:

Brachydactylia refers to a medical condition characterized by abnormally short fingers and toes. It is a congenital anomaly that affects the length and proportion of the digits. The condition can be inherited or caused by certain genetic disorders, hormonal imbalances, or developmental abnormalities.

Examples:

As a noun:

Sense 1: Brachydactylia can lead to difficulties in performing certain tasks that require fine motor skills, such as playing musical instruments or typing on a keyboard.

Example sentence: He struggled to play the guitar due to the limited mobility caused by his brachydactylia.

Sense 2: Brachydactylia is often diagnosed shortly after birth through a physical examination, where the abnormally short fingers or toes are observed.

Example sentence: The doctor detected signs of brachydactylia during the routine check-up.

As an adjective:

Sense 1: People with brachydactylia may experience challenges finding properly fitting shoes due to their short toes.

Example sentence: She had to search for stores that specialized in brachydactylic footwear.

Sense 2: Brachydactylic hands are sometimes referred to as "clubbed" due to the stubby appearance of the fingers.

Example sentence: The artist sketched a brachydactylic hand for the anatomy study.

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