Polydactyly: A rare deformity where the hands and/or feet have extra digits. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Polydactyly is available below.
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A congenital anomaly of the hand or foot, marked by the presence of supernumerary digits. - (Source - Diseases Database)
Birth defect characterized by the presence of more than the normal number of fingers or toes - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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