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Definition of Oligodactyly

Oligodactyly: Fewer than the normal number of fingers or toes. Oligo- is from the Greek "oligos" (few or scanty) + -dactyly from the Greek "dactylos" (finger) = few fingers. Oligodactyly is the opposite of polydactyly which means too many fingers or toes.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 7/23/2001

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