Tip of the third digit

What does "Tip of the third digit" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Tip of the third digit" in a medical context refers to the end part of the third finger or toe. If you count starting from the thumb or big toe as the first digit, the third digit would be the middle finger or the middle toe. So, the phrase is simply referring to the very end or tip of your middle finger or toe.

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