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Polydactyl was discovered in 1744 in Pennsylvania. A man named Samuel King and his wife passed the gene through generations of offspring.

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Who discovered polydactyly?

Tyler Steven Hayden discovered polydactyly.


Who is Tyler Steven Hayden?

Tyler Steven Hayden is the man who discovered Polydactyly syndrome


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.


When was polydactyly discovered?

Polydactyly has likely been known since ancient times, as references to extra fingers or toes can be found in historical texts and artwork. However, it was officially recognized and described in medical literature in the 18th century by various physicians and anatomists.


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.


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