Clinodactyly (from the Ancient Greek klinen meaning `to bend` and daktylos meaning `digit`) is a medical term describing the curvature of a digit (a finger or toe) in the plane of the palm, most commonly the fifth finger (the `little finger`) towards the adjacent fourth finger (the `ring finger`). It is a fairly common isolated anomaly whi... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinodactyly
Permanent deflection of one or more fingers. ... Origin: clino-+ G. Daktylos, finger ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(kli″no-dak´tә-le) permanent deviation or deflection of one or more fingers, as seen in trisomy 18 syndrome. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Clinodactyly: Curving of the fifth finger (the little finger) toward the fourth finger (the ring finger). Sometimes called 'fifth finger clinodactyly' to distinguish it from similar curving of other finger or toes. Clinodactyly is a minor congenital malformation (birth defect). The basis for the clinodactyly is that the middle bone in the fifth fin... Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=12233
An abnormality in which the fifth finger (little finger) curves inwards towards the other fingers. The abnormality can occur as a single defect or with other syndromes, such as Down Syndrome. The condition can be seen during a prenatal ultrasound, which would warrant the need for additional chromosomal testing. Found on http://www.pregnology.com/