1) Inflammation of a digit 
Dactylitis or sausage digit is inflammation of an entire digit (a finger or toe), and can be painful. The word dactyl comes from the Greek word `daktylos` meaning `finger`. In its medical term, it refers to both the fingers and the toes. ==Associated conditions== Dactylitis can occur in seronegative arthropathies, such as psoriatic arthritis a...
• (n.) An inflammatory affection of the fingers.
(dak″tә-li´tis) inflammation of a finger or toe.
Dac`tyl·i'tis noun [ New Latin , from Greek 
Inflammation of a digit (e.g. toe, finger).
Type: Term Pronunciation: dak′ti-lī′tis Definitions: 1. Inflammation of one or more fingers.
Dactylitis: Inflammation of a digit (either a finger or a toe). Dactyl comes from the Greek 'daktylos' meaning 'finger.' It now refers not only to the fingers but also the toes. Dactyledema is edema (swelling) of the fingers or toes; dactylomegaly is enlargement of the fingers or toes; dactylospasm is a cramp of the fingers or toes, etc.
Painful sausage-shaped swelling of the feet and hands in individuals with sickle cell anemia. Broader term(s): Sickle Cell
Dactylitis is a condition which starts in one of the small bones of the finger and is nearly always tuberculous in origin. It may be a sign that tuberculosis is present in some other part of the body, so it is necessary that the general health should receive attention. Dactylitis may also occur in children owing to inherited syphilis. The diseased ...
dactylitis Inflammation or infection of a finger or toe.