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heterodactylism

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het·​ero·​dac·​ty·​lism | \ -təˌlizəm \
plural -s

Definition of heterodactylism

1 : unilateral polydactylism
2 : a greater degree of polydactylism on one side than on the other

History and Etymology for heterodactylism

heter- + -dactylism

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“Heterodactylism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heterodactylism. Accessed 26 Sep. 2022.

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