syndactylism

noun

syn·​dac·​ty·​lism (ˌ)sin-ˈdak-tə-ˌli-zəm How to pronounce syndactylism (audio)

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of syndactylism was in 1889

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Cite this Entry

“Syndactylism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/syndactylism. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

syndactylism

noun
syn·​dac·​ty·​lism (ˈ)sin-ˈdak-tə-ˌliz-əm How to pronounce syndactylism (audio)
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