boutonniere deformities

A form of boutonniere deformity — A deformed position of the fingers or toes, in which the joint nearest the knuckle is permanently bent toward the palm while the farthest joint is bent away from it.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of boutonniere deformity
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