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Polydactyly is a genetic disorder which leads to one having six fingers or toes. This is also known as hexadactyly. It is caused by an autosomal dominant gene.
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Poly = many
dactly = fingers and toes.
Polydactyly means more than the usual number of fingers and/or toes. Some cases can be genetic but most are not and there can be any number (not necessarily 6).
What else can I help you with?
If both parents are heterozygous for polydactyly what percentage of offspring will exhibit polydactyly?
There is a 25% chance that the offspring will exhibit polydactyly if both parents are heterozygous for the trait.
How is Polydactyly treated?
Polydactyly can be corrected by surgical removal of the extra digit or partial digit
What are polydactyly and syndactyly?
Polydactyly is the term for the presence of extra fingers. Syndactyly is the term for fused fingers.
Is there a way to detect a carrier of polydactyly?
Polydactyly can be diagnosed by external observation, x ray, and fetal sonogram
When does polydactyly occur?
Polydactyly occurs during fetal development, typically when a baby is still in the womb. It is a congenital condition where a baby is born with extra fingers or toes. Polydactyly can be detected through prenatal ultrasound screening in some cases.
Who discovered polydactyly?
Tyler Steven Hayden discovered polydactyly.
Is Polydactyly autosomal or sex-linked?
Polydactyly is typically autosomal, meaning it is not linked to the sex chromosomes. However, in some rare cases, polydactyly can be part of a sex-linked genetic disorder.
Can scans cause polydactyly?
No. Polydactyly is purely an autosomal dominant genetic disorder and cannot be caused by any environmental stress.
Is the presence of a sixth digit?
polydactyly
How is polydactyly prevented?
There is no known prevention
Are cases of polydactyly always genetic?
Cases of polydactyly can be either genetic or occur sporadically. Genetic polydactyly is inherited and can be passed down in families, while sporadic polydactyly may result from random genetic mutations or other factors.
What Type Of Mutation is Polydactyly?
Polydactyly is a type of genetic mutation that results in individuals being born with extra fingers or toes. It is usually an inherited trait, although it can also occur spontaneously. Polydactyly is considered a rare condition.
