brachydactylous

brachydactylous
adjective
having abnormally short finger or toes
Syn: ↑brachydactylic
Similar to: ↑abnormal, ↑unnatural
Derivationally related forms: ↑brachydactyly (for: ↑brachydactylic)

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Etymology: brachy- + -dactylous
: of or relating to brachydactyly

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brachydacˈtyl, brachydactylˈic or brachydacˈtylous adjective
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Main Entry:brachy-

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