Brachydactyly

What do we mean by brachydactyly?

An abnormal shortness of the fingers and toes. noun

Same as brachydactylism. noun

Abnormal shortness of the fingers or toes noun

Abnormal shortness of fingers and toes noun

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Brachydactyly is a shortening of the fingers and toes due to strange short bones. This is an inherited or mutated condition, and in most cases does not present any problems for the person who has it. There are Many different varieties of Brachydactyly the main ones being Type A and D. Sometimes the person only has it on one side. Names it is sometimes referred to as include, Clubbed thumbs, toe thumbs, Murders thumbs. Type D is prone in woman.Type D is caused by a gene called HOXD13 and is in the homeobox gene family. The most famous person with this condition is Megan Fox. Urban Dictionary

Words that are spelled similarly to brachydactyly:
brachydactyly, brachytactyly, brachydactylic, brachydactylia, pachydactyly.

Adjectives that are often used to describe brachydactyly:
hereditary, minor, familial, congenital, major, variable, complex, moderate, typical, mild.

Nouns that are often described by the adjective brachydactyly:
syndrome, type.

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