syndactyl

/ˈsɪnˌdæk.tɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A person with webbed or joined fingers or toes, especially as a congenital condition.

“The doctor examined the newborn and noted the syndactyl condition affecting her hands.”

2. adjective

Relating to or having webbed or joined fingers or toes.

“The syndactyl child required special surgery to separate the connected digits.”

Synonyms

  • joined
  • webbed

Antonyms

  • separate
  • unjoined