simian crease en · NOUN
Etymology
So called because it resembles the usual condition of non-human simians.
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| simian creases | Number=Plur | lexicographic |