polyphalangism

noun

poly·​pha·​lan·​gism
ˌpälēfəˈlanˌjizəm,
-fāˈl-
plural -s
: the condition of having more than the normal number of phalanges in the fingers or toes

Word History

Etymology

poly- + phalange + -ism

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“Polyphalangism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyphalangism. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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