Definition of "syndactyly" []

• Biology The condition of having two or more fused digits, as occurs normally in certain mammals and birds. (noun)
• Biology A congenital anomaly in humans characterized by two or more fused fingers or toes. (noun)

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• "Some people have webbed toes - something called syndactyly (sp) - two toes can be fused to look like one toe."
• "Unfortunately I was born with syndactyly webbed toes a condition that has not affected me in any way shape or form throughout my life except to impress first graders and in preventing me from wearing toe-socks."
• "I like to think my syndactyly is an outward indication of some other greater, more profound mutation."