dactylitis

English

Etymology

Ancient Greek δάκτυλος (dáktulos, “finger”) +‎ -itis

Noun

dactylitis (uncountable)

1. (medicine) Inflammation of an entire digit (a finger or toe).

Synonyms

• sausage digit

Derived terms

• tuberculous dactylitis

Related terms

• dactylitic

See also

• fat finger