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syndactylism

/sɪnˈdæk.tɪ.lɪz.əm/

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noun

/sɪnˈdæk.tɪ.lɪz.əm/C2formalmedical
  • ruВрожденное медицинское состояние, при котором два или более пальцев рук или ног частично или полностью сращены или соединены перепонкой.

A medical condition present at birth where two or more fingers or toes are fused or webbed together, either partially or completely.

uncountable

  1. Congenital webbingC1formalmedical

    A congenital condition where two or more digits (fingers or toes) are fused or webbed together.

    ruВрожденное сращение

    • The newborn was diagnosed with syndactylism between the second and third toes.
    • Surgery can often correct syndactylism to improve hand function.
    • Syndactylism is one of the most common congenital limb abnormalities.

    Synonymssyndactyly

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  • syndactylism's possessive singular form