Oligodactyly
Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-008216
A congenital malformation characterized by the presence of fewer than the normal number of digits on a hand or foot. This developmental anomaly can range from the absence of a single digit to more extensive reductions. It is a specific type of limb reduction defect.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CHM-008216 |
|---|---|
| Field | Chemistry |
| Subject | Chemistry and Human Health |
| References | PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 786 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202) |
| See also | Congenital |
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