polydactylous

Definition

Having more than the normal number of digits.

Etymology

From polydactyl + -ous.

Example Sentences

• "A polydactylous cat may have six or more toes on its paw."
• "Our results also identified the causative mutation of polydactylous Silkie was not exist in other nonpolydactyly chickens, suggesting that SNP of polydactyly in Silkie has fully penetrated all other indigenous Chinese chicken breeds."