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Arachnodactyly

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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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