prehensile is the medical term for webbed toes.
what is the medical term for webbed toes?
prehensile
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webbed toes is the common name for syndactyly affecting the feet. it is characterised by the fusion of two or more digits of the feet. this is normal in many birds, such as ducks; amphibians, such as frogs; and mammals, such as kangaroos. in humans it is considered unusual, occurring in approximately one in 2,000 to 2,500 live births. most commonly the second and third toes are webbed or joined by skin and flexible tissue. this can reach either part way up or nearly all the way up the toe.









































section::::cause.
webbed toes
severity can vary. most cases involve the second and third toes but any number of toes can be involved. in some cases the toes are joined part way while in some the webbing can extend right up to the nails. in some cases the entire toes, including the nails and bones, can be fused.









































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webbed toes can be separated through surgery. surgical separation of webbed toes is an example of body modification.









































as with any form of surgery, there are risks of complications.
webbed toes