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Arachnodactyly


Arachnodactyly is a physical condition in which the fingers are long, slender, and curved, resembling a spider's legs.
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Dolichostenomelia; Spider fingers; Achromacria
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Arachnodactyly
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ArachnodactylyA condition characterized by abnormally long and slender fingers and toes.
Ectopia lentisDislocation of the lens of the eye. It is one of the most important single indicators in diagnosing Marfan syndrome.
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"Arachno-" is also part of the term "arachnodactyly" which refers to long spider-like fingers and toes, a frequent finding in Marfan syndrome, a heritable disorder of connective tissue.
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Speech Impairment (Adult)
Spider Fingers (Arachnodactyly)
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