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dactyl/o — Finger or toe

dactyl/o means finger or toe. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: polydactyly.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Finger or toe

• Ancient Greek: δάκτυλος (daktylos)

Examples and word parts

polydactyly

Having more than the usual number of fingers or toes.

Word parts: poly- (many) + dactyl (digit) + -y (condition)

Recorded forms: dactyl-, dactylo-

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