interdigital
Pronunciation: [ˌɪntərˈdɪɡɪtəl]
Word
Context: "anatomy"
(adjective) related to the spaces between the fingers or toes. It describes things that are found in the gaps between your digits, which means fingers or toes.
Example
The doctor explained that interdigital skin is important for keeping our fingers healthy.
Example
The interdigital areas of his hands were not dry; they were well-moisturized.
Example
What is the purpose of the interdigital spaces in our hands?
Context: "zoology"
(adjective) referring to specific features of animals that are between their toes or fingers. This can describe certain parts of animals' feet or paws.
Example
The interdigital membrane in some birds helps them swim faster.
Example
Not all animals have interdigital features; many have separate toes instead.
Example
Which animals have prominent interdigital structures in their feet?
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