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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

polydactyly

/pɒlɪˈdæktɪli/ noun · British & US
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What does polydactyly mean?

noun

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

Example

"The doctor examined the newborn's hands and noticed that she had polydactyly on her left hand."

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