"Dactylomegaly" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Dactylomegaly is a rare congenital disorder characterized by enlargement of the fingers or toes. The condition is usually benign and often detected at birth. It is sometimes associated with other medical conditions, such as Marfan syndrome or Turner syndrome.
Dactylis is a type of grass, scientifically known as Dactylis glomerata. It is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, commonly found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.
A dactylist is a person who practices dactylogy, which is the study of fingerprints. The term can also refer to a professional who specializes in the analysis and identification of fingerprints for forensic, law enforcement, or other purposes.
Dactylitis is an inflammatory condition that affects the toes, particularly the big toe. It is often caused by infection, and can cause pain, swelling, and redness in the affected toe. Dactylitis is also known as toe tendinitis or tenosynovitis of the toe.
Dactyloctenium is a genus of grasses in the family Poaceae. The name "Dactyloctenium" comes from the Greek words "dactylon" meaning "little finger" and "tenos" meaning "tendon" or "sinew", likely referring to the shape of the leaf blades.
A dactylogram is a print or impression of the ridges and holes on a person's fingerprints, used for identification purposes.
Dactylology refers to the study of the fingers and the ways in which they move when signing or communicating using sign language.
Dactylomancy is a form of divination that uses fingertips to predict the future or gain insight into the past. It is an ancient practice that involves pressing the fingers of one's hand onto a surface, such as a piece of wood or a stone, to reveal hidden truths or messages.
Dactylonomy is the study of the length and shape of the fingers, particularly in relation to understanding human ancestry or identity.
The Dactylopiidae family is a group of insects that includes the cochineal insects, which are small, soft-bodied insects that feed on cacti and produce a pigment that has been used as a natural dye. The name "Dactylopiidae" comes from the Greek words "daktylos", meaning "finger", and "pous", meaning "foot", likely due to the insect's distinctive limbs.
The Dactylopteridae family, also known as the flying fish family, is a group of marine fish that are known for their large fins that resemble wings, allowing them to glide above the water's surface.
Dactylorhiza is a genus of orchids commonly known as butterfly orchids. They are found in a variety of colors, including pink, white, and purple, and are often characterized by their distinctive markings that resemble the wings of butterflies.
The Dactyloscopidae, also known as mud skippers, is a family of fish that includes about 120 species. They are a type of amphibious fish that have the ability to live out of water, using their powerful pectoral fins to move along the ocean floor and even to short distances above the water's surface. The name "Dactyloscopic" comes from the Greek words "daktylos" meaning "finger" and "skopos" meaning "seer".