Congenital Abnormality
arachnodactyly
Subclass of:
Limb Deformities, Congenital
Definitions related to arachnodactyly:
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Abnormally long and slender fingers (spider fingers")." [HPO:probinson]Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2021
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An abnormal bone development that is characterized by extra long and slender hands and fingers, such that the clenched thumb extends beyond the ulnar side of the hand. Arachnodactyly can include feet and toes. Arachnodactyly has been associated with several gene mutations and syndromes.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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