David Tennant reveals he has polydactyly with 11 toes

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Actor David Tennant recently revealed he has 11 toes, a condition known as polydactyly. This occurs when an extra digit develops from limb buds in the womb. It affects about 1 in 700 to 1,000 people. Polydactyly can be inherited through a dominant mutated gene. Tennant does not appear to have any associated syndromes, suggesting he inherited this trait from a parent. Another common variation is syndactyly, where fingers or toes are fused. This affects about 1 in 2,000 to 3,000 people and can also be inherited from a parent.


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