"simian crease" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: simian creases [plural]
Etymology: So called because it resembles the usual condition of non-human simians. Head templates: {{en-noun}} simian crease (plural simian creases)
  1. (anatomy, pathology) 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. Wikipedia link: Single transverse palmar crease Categories (topical): Anatomy, Pathology Synonyms: simian line
    Sense id: en-simian_crease-en-noun-8H2A9Gj1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: anatomy, medicine, pathology, sciences

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