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Ectrodactyly: The congenital absence of all or part of one or more fingers or toes.
The term ectrodactyly has been applied to a variety of malformations of the fingers or toes. It is probably best reserved for:
Cases of ectrodactyly defined in this way are usually sporadic (with no family history of this malformation). As a rule, one hand is involved and the feet are not affected. Congenital constriction rings ("amniotic bands") are sometimes associated with the malformation.
The hereditary condition called split-hand/split-foot malformation and sometimes called lobster-claw deformity is also termed ectrodactyly, as does another hereditary disorder called the EEC syndrome. (EEC stands for ectrodactyly, ectodermal dysplasia, and facial cleft.)
The word ectrodactyly is derived from the Greek ektroma (abortion) and daktylos (finger) = literally, abortion (of a) finger.
The rare congenital deformity ectrodactyly used to go by the simpler, more descriptive name of lobster claw syndrome. Typically, a person with ectrodactyly ...
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Ectrodactyly: The congenital absence of all or part of one or more fingers or toes. The term ectrodactyly has been applied to a variety of malformations of the fingers ...
Ectrodactyly, sometimes referred to as the “Lobster-Claw Syndrome†involves the deficiency or absence of one or more central digits of the hand or foot and is also ...
Definition of ectrodactyly, with a link to more information. ... Definition: Ectrodactyly is a congenital condition in which one or more fingers or toes are missing.