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MONODACTYLIE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-09-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- monodactyly 1, record 1, English, monodactyly
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A developmental anomaly characterized by the presence of only one digit on a hand or foot. 1, record 1, English, - monodactyly
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Similarly, ectrodactyly (split hand and foot deformity of either the "lobster-claw" variety or the monodactyly type) and harelip with or without cleft palate are distinct congenital malformations which are not known to be related, although they have been observed together in some instances. 1, record 1, English, - monodactyly
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- monodactylie
1, record 1, French, monodactylie
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Anomalie congénitale caractérisée par la présence d’un seul doigt à la main ou au pied. 1, record 1, French, - monodactylie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une classification anatomique des formes typiques de l'ectrodactylie a été proposée par Birch-Jensen(1949) ;cet auteur distingue le type I, caractérisé par l'absence des rayons digitaux centraux et réalisant au maximum la malformation en «pince de homard» et le type II ou monodactylie où les rayons digitaux sont absents, mais avec présence constante du 5ème doigt. 1, record 1, French, - monodactylie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Genética
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- monodactilia
1, record 1, Spanish, monodactilia
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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