brachydactyly
noun
brachy·dac·ty·ly
ˌbrak-i-ˈdak-tə-lē 
: the state or condition of having shortened fingers or toes that is typically inherited as an autosomal dominant trait involving abnormal or absent development of one or more phalanges, metacarpals, or metatarsals
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“Brachydactyly.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/brachydactyly. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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