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arachnodactyly - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

"Arachnodactyly" is derived from the Greek "arachne" (spider) and "daktylos" (finger). The Greek word was derived from the name "Arachne," a maiden in Greek mythology whom the goddess Athena turned into a spider after the girl, a skilled weaver, challenged Athena to a weaving contest. ...
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About arachnodactyly (Source: eMedicineHealth)
Long spider-like fingers and toes, a frequent finding in Marfan syndrome, a heritable disorder of connective tissue. "Arachnodactyly" is derived from the Greek "arachne" (spider) and "daktylos" (finger). The Greek word was derived from the name "Arachne," a maiden in Greek mythology whom the goddess Athena turned into a spider after the girl, a skilled weaver, challenged Athena to a weaving contest. ...
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Causes of arachnodactyly (Source: MedLinePlus)
Causes Homocystinuria; Marfan syndrome ; Other rare genetic disorders; Note: Having long, slender fingers may be normal. ...
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