Arachnodactyly

"Arachnodactyly" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

MeSH information

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An abnormal bone development that is characterized by extra long and slender hands and fingers, such that the clenched thumb extends beyond the ulnar side of the hand. Arachnodactyly can include feet and toes. Arachnodactyly has been associated with several gene mutations and syndromes.

Descriptor ID	D054119
MeSH Number(s)	C05.660.585.174 C16.131.621.585.174
Concept/Terms	Arachnodactyly Arachnodactyly Arachnodactylies

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Diseases [C]
Musculoskeletal Diseases [C05]
Musculoskeletal Abnormalities [C05.660]
Limb Deformities, Congenital [C05.660.585]
Arachnodactyly [C05.660.585.174]
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities [C16]
Congenital Abnormalities [C16.131]
Musculoskeletal Abnormalities [C16.131.621]
Limb Deformities, Congenital [C16.131.621.585]
Arachnodactyly [C16.131.621.585.174]

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