👉 Perissodactylism is a developmental disorder characterized by a lack of development in the foot bones. This condition is caused by a genetic defect that causes the development of an abnormal number of digits on the feet, resulting in a "peris" (or "perineum") instead of a "pseudohumerus". The term comes from the Greek words peris (foot) and haire (bone), which are commonly used to refer to bones.