| ectrodactyly | Ectrodactyliaectrodactylism Congenital absence of all or part of one or more fingers or toes. Known also as split-hand/foot deformity, lobster claw. There are several varieties and the pattern of inheritance, which though lasting through multiple generations, is usually somewhat irregular; may be autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, or X-linked. Origin: ectro-+ G. Daktylos, finger (05 Mar 2000) |
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| ectrodactyly-ectodermal dysplasia-clefting syndrome | <syndrome> An autosomal recessive disorder resulting in defects of hands and feet; the ectodermal dysplasia causes fair skin, anodontia, and cleft palate. (05 Mar 2000) |