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Abnormal shortness of fingers and toes.

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  • Megan has a genetic condition called brachydactyly, which means she has clubbed thumbs.
  • Megan reportedly suffers from a genetic condition called brachydactyly, which means she has clubbed thumbs.
  • It seems that Fox has a condition known as brachydactyly, the condition of having too short fingers and toes.
  • The model was brought in because Megan has a genetic condition called brachydactyly, which means she has clubbed thumbs.
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