symphalangism, symphalangy

symphalangism, symphalangy
1. SYN: syndactyly. 2. Ankylosis of the finger or toe joints. [sym- + phalanx]

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • Syndactyly — A condition in which two or more of the fingers or toes are joined together. This joining can involve the bones or just the skin between the digits. Joining of the bones is called bony syndactyly. Webbing of the skin between the fingers without… …   Medical dictionary

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