dactyly

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δάκτυλος (dáktulos, “finger”), equivalent to dactyl- +‎ -y.

Noun

dactyly (plural dactylies)

1. (biology) The number and arrangement of digits (fingers and toes) on the hands, feet, or (sometimes) wings, of a tetrapod animal.

Derived terms

• adactyly
• anisodactyly
• clinodactyly
• didactyly
• ectrodactyly
• heterodactyly
• hyperdactyly
• hypodactyly
• monodactyly
• oligodactyly
• pamprodactyly
• pentadactyly
• polydactyly
• polysyndactyly
• schizodactyly
• syndactyly
• tetradactyly
• tridactyly
• zygodactyly