Polydactyly or polydactylism (from Greek πολύς (polys) meaning many and δάκτυλος (daktylos) meaning finger) also known as hyperdactyly is a congenital physical anomaly in humans dogs and cats having supernumerary fingers or toes. Polydactyly is the opposite of oligodactyly (fewer fingers or toes).
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