Adermatoglyphia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /eɪˌdɜː.mə.təʊˈɡlɪ.fɪ.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Adermatoglyphia is a noun meaning The absence of epidermal ridges (fingerprints and toeprints).
Meaning
The absence of epidermal ridges (fingerprints and toeprints).
Example Sentences
Dyskeratosis congenita is a rare congenital syndrome, characterized by the triad of reticular skin pigmentation, mucosal leukoplakia, and nail dystrophy, plus the predisposition to bone marrow failure and malignancy. […] Other cutaneous findings may include alopecia, hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles, and adermatoglyphia (loss of dermal ridges on fingers and toes).
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include adactylia, acrokeratosis, acheiropody, acropigmentation, acrodermatosis, apodia.
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