hypophalangy

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A form of hypophalangia — The congenital absence of one or more of the phalanges ("one of the bones of the finger or toe") in one's hand.

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Meanings

nounhypophalangy (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of hypophalangia.

Synonyms & antonyms

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hypophalangia

Origin

From hypo- + -phalangy.

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APA

hypophalangy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hypophalangy

MLA

“hypophalangy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hypophalangy. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hypophalangy,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hypophalangy.

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