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Oligodactyly is the presence of having few digits. It is the opposite of polydactyly (having more than 5 digits). It is sometimes incorrectly called hypodactyly. It is sometimes a symptom of several syndromes, such as Poland syndrome.
People with oligodactyly often can use the remaining digits to do things. Even if they have a few digits, they are not completely hindered in their activities.
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