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polydactylism

/pɒliˈdæktɪlɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does polydactylism mean?

noun

A congenital or acquired condition in which a person has extra fingers or toes. It is a relatively rare genetic trait.

Example

"The cat's polydactylism made it a popular attraction at the animal shelter."

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