simian crease

English

Etymology

So called because it resembles the usual condition of non-human simians.

Noun

simian crease (plural simian creases)

  1. A crease that extends across the palm of the human hand, formed by the fusion of the two palmar creases, found especially in people with Down syndrome.

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